Principal or Associate Flood Risk Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal or Associate Flood Risk Engineer to lead a small team in delivering innovative flood risk solutions. This role involves supervising engineers, preparing Flood Risk Assessments, and managing drainage strategies for various projects. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in flood alleviation schemes and a solid understanding of relevant legislation and design guidance. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact on sustainable development projects while mentoring junior engineers in a collaborative environment. If you are passionate about flood risk management and ready to take on new challenges, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years' experience in flood risk engineering and team supervision.
• Solid knowledge of flood alleviation schemes and drainage strategies.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a small team, prepare fee proposals, and manage projects.
• Prepare Flood Risk Assessments and design flood protection measures.

Skills

Flood Risk Assessments

Conceptual and detail design of flood protection measures

Drainage strategies

Project Management

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

CEng (MICE or CIWEM) status

Tools

Microdrainage

InfoDrainage

PDSFlow

QGIS

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Principal or Associate Flood Risk Engineer, Greater London

Client: Carrington West

Location: Greater London, United Kingdom

Job Category: -

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 5b81cce81e30

Job Views: 3

Posted: 18.04.2025

Expiry Date: 02.06.2025

Job Description:

My client specialises in providing sustainable development solutions from business case, due-diligence, initial concept, through planning and delivery on site. A key element to the role will be having an understanding of the legislative background relating to flood risk and drainage, planning, undertaking detail design and managing the design process. The individual will be responsible for the financial performance of a small team of engineers delivering FRA's and the detail design of foul and surface water SuDS. In addition, the successful candidate will have the relevant experience in delivering flood alleviation schemes for both public and private sector clients.

Principal Accountabilities

You will have a minimum of 6 to 8 years' experience and your principal role will be the day-to-day supervising a small team of engineers, preparation of fee proposals and the financial and technical running of their own projects. The role will require you to prepare Flood Risk Assessments, undertake conceptual and detail design of flood protection measures and drainage strategies, leading to planning applications or construction drawings. You can expect to be active on a number of projects/client accounts at any given time. You will be expected to mentor and develop junior engineers together with client facing. A key element of your experience will be the design of flood alleviation schemes, foul and surface water/SuDS systems. Having a solid working knowledge of Microdrainage, InfoDrainage and PDSFlow is a must. Having experience in the use of QGIS and river modelling software together with highways design and earthworks strategies would be an advantage.

You will report to an Associate Director or Board Director.

Preferred Qualifications/Education

You will hold a degree in Civil Engineering or appropriate science or equivalent commercial experience and responsibility. You will either have or be approaching CEng (MICE, or CIWEM) status or equivalent commercial experience.

Preferred Competencies/Skills

1. Preparation of Flood Risk Assessments in Flood Zone 1, 2 and 3;
2. Undertake conceptual and detail design of surface water flood alleviation works;
3. Preparation of complex foul and surface water drainage strategies (which incorporate SuDS techniques) to a detailed design standard (suitable for outline/detailed planning and s104 submission);
4. Expert knowledge of Microdrainage, InfoDrainage and Flow software Package;
5. Preparation of water chapters for Environmental Statements;
6. Project Management;
7. You will need to have good written and spoken communication skills and be able to work as part of a team.

Knowledge

Ideally you will have a solid knowledge of how the planning system operates, as well as being well versed in Current Policy and design guidance (NPPF, PPG, FWMA 2010, WIA 1991, LDA 1991, SuDS Manual, Sewers for Adoption/Design and Construction Guidance - Sewerage Sector guidance etc.).

Previous Experience

Probably from a consultancy background with a heavy bias on towards private sector work.