Lead Flood Risk & Water Engineer

Thewaternetwork; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Training and development opportunities

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Tetra Tech is seeking a Principal Engineer to join their Water Engineering team in Manchester. The ideal candidate will lead flood risk and drainage projects, ensuring delivery excellence while mentoring junior staff.

The role involves significant project oversight, client engagement, and the use of advanced engineering tools. Tetra Tech promotes a collaborative working environment and offers flexible work arrangements to enhance work/life balance.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading flood risk and surface water projects.
• Proven ability to engage clients and lead multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead flood risk projects across various sectors.
• Oversee project delivery from inception to close out.
• Mentor junior colleagues and support project management.

Skills

Flood risk management

Hydraulic modelling

Communication skills

Team leadership

Report writing

Client engagement

Education

Degree in relevant field

Chartered Engineer with ICE or CIWEM

Tools

ArcGIS

AutoCAD

Civils 3D

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Tetra Tech is seeking a Principal Engineer to join their Water Engineering team in Manchester. The ideal candidate will lead flood risk and drainage projects, ensuring delivery excellence while mentoring junior staff.

The role involves significant project oversight, client engagement, and the use of advanced engineering tools. Tetra Tech promotes a collaborative working environment and offers flexible work arrangements to enhance work/life balance.