Principal River Improvements Engineer

APEM Group; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking environmental consultancy where your civil engineering expertise can make a real difference. This role offers the chance to work on exciting in-river projects that enhance aquatic habitats and promote sustainable practices. You'll be part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving our rivers and watercourses across the UK. With a commitment to your professional development and a supportive work environment, this opportunity is perfect for engineers eager to contribute to meaningful projects while balancing work and life through flexible options.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Access to mental health first aiders

Comprehensive income protection

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial consulting for in-river engineering projects.
• Chartered engineer status or working towards it is required.

Responsibilities

• Design and assess in-river civil engineering and hydraulic projects.
• Collaborate with scientists on impactful environmental projects.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Designing in-river projects

Risk Mitigation

Cost-effective proposal development

Education

BEng or MEng degree

Chartered Engineer status (ICE or CIWEM)

Job description

About The Role

Are you a civil engineer with experience in designing in-river civil engineering and hydraulic projects? Do you have experience in helping to design fish passes, eel passes, river restoration projects, fish screens and natural flood management schemes?

Do you want to work on a variety of interesting and exciting projects that have real-world tangible benefits to our rivers and watercourses across the UK? We are seeking a talented individual who is passionate about making a positive impact on our aquatic environment and river habitats.

At APEM, our engineering projects encompass the entire spectrum, starting from comprehensive site assessments and feasibility studies and extending to detailed designs. By joining our team, you'll collaborate closely with our renowned aquatic and environmental scientists, embarking on challenging and fulfilling projects that make a significant impact on the aquatic environment and river habitats across the British Isles.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

1. Experience of working in a commercial consulting environment, including the engineering design of in-river projects.
2. Application of the CDM regulations including actively identifying and mitigating risks during design.
3. Ability to produce and review tenders/proposals that demonstrate cost-effective quality and expertise.
4. Hold a relevant BEng or MEng degree.
5. Hold chartered engineer status with ICE or CIWEM, or be working towards achieving this.

You will be offered the chance to work on a variety of projects; many of our employees have worked on projects that have been of personal interest to them. They have also taken on work that has improved consultancy skills that have aided their career. We match this with a commitment to continuous development and learning. We also offer benefits to look after you, from private medical insurance for all employees, access to mental health first aiders, and comprehensive income protection if you cannot work. We also offer superb flexible working options, balancing work with your life.

Next steps

We are focused on creating a diverse and inclusive team. If you can’t tick every box on our job description, then we are still keen to hear from you and are open to supporting your development. That may be working part-time or supporting you to gain experience in a specific area – we are a growing company and are able to adapt roles to reflect individual skills.

If you think you have what it takes to join our fast-growing business, then please apply immediately on our website. All we need is some basic information and your CV; we will review all applications quickly and will respond to all applications.

About Us

The APEM Group is a global environmental consultancy; we work with a range of clients including large corporations and governments to help them understand and solve a wide variety of environmental projects in the UK and globally.

Our successful pioneering work has attracted investment and enabled us to grow and combine forces with other businesses who share our ethos and integrity. At our core, our people are working towards the protection of the environment across the globe.