Senior Drainage Engineer

TipTopJob; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant to join their expert team in Leeds. This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse projects across the private sector, local authorities, and healthcare, including residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments. You'll be responsible for conducting Flood Risk Assessments, developing Drainage Strategies, and managing client interactions. With a competitive salary and substantial benefits, this position promises career progression and the chance to make a significant impact in the field of civil engineering. If you're passionate about flood risk management and drainage solutions, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Substantial benefits package

Training opportunities

Career progression

Qualifications

• MSc and BSc in relevant disciplines required.
• Experience in Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategies essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Flood Risk Assessments for Planning Applications.
• Develop Surface Water Management Plans and Drainage Strategies.
• Manage projects and mentor team members.

Skills

Flood Risk Assessments

Drainage Strategies

Project Management

Mentoring

Causeway Flow

Microdrainage

ArcGIS

Education

MSc in Environmental Science

BSc in Environmental Management

BSc in Hydrology

BSc in GIS

Job description

Role: Senior Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant

Location: Leeds

My Client, a UK based Civil Engineering Consultancy, based in Leeds, is searching for a Senior Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant to join their specialist team.

Qualifications:

1. MSc and BSc in a relevant discipline including Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Hydrology or GIS.
2. Experience completing Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategies.

Candidates are required to be confident individuals to manage projects and mentor team members. A valid driving licence is also essential for site visits and Client meetings.

Beneficial Skills:

1. Experience using Causeway Flow and/or Microdrainage.

This exciting Senior Flood Risk and Drainage opportunity will offer you the chance to join and complete varied Flood Risk and Drainage Projects for Private Sector Clients, Local Authorities, Private Healthcare and Housing Developers. Projects will span residential, commercial, retail, restaurants, mixed-used development projects, hospitals, healthcare and schools.

Responsibilities:

1. Flood Risk Assessments for Planning Applications.
2. Surface Water Management Plans.
3. Drainage Strategies for Planning Applications.
4. Drainage Design.
5. Flood Risk Mapping using ArcGIS.
6. Project Management and Client meetings to discuss project development and to develop new business opportunities.

You will be expected to work from the office 3 days per week to mentor team members.

This role offers a competitive salary, substantial benefits package, training and career progression.

If this role is of interest to you, please send a detailed CV to Jordanna Morris at [contact information]. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.