Senior Flood Risk and Drainage Engineer

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking a Senior Flood Risk and Drainage Engineer to enhance their team in Harrogate. The role involves developing strategies for flood risk and drainage, leading projects, and mentoring junior engineers, with access to innovative, large-scale initiatives and a competitive salary.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Company pension scheme

Generous annual leave package

Training and mentorship opportunities

Access to large-scale projects

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with flood risk and drainage strategies.
• Demonstrable experience writing Flood Risk Reports and assessments.
• Ability to lead project teams and manage stakeholder relations.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to develop flood risk and drainage strategies.
• Deliver projects within designated budgets and timelines.
• Review technical information including calculations and models.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Stakeholder Relations

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or Environmental Science

Tools

TUFLOW

Flood Modeller

InfoDrainage

AutoCAD

Job description

My client, an innovative, sustainably-minded Multidisciplinary Consultancy is searching for a Senior Flood Risk and Drainage Engineer to join their already-established team of specialist engineers, near the northern, picturesque town of Harrogate.

Essential Criteria:

• A Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, or other similar discipline
• Extensive experience of working with flood risk and drainage strategies
• Demonstrable experience of writing Flood Risk Reports, producing Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs), and working with Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)
• Outstanding working knowledge of the relevant Section Agreements (e.g., S104, S106, and others)
• Knowledge of the relevant software packages, including TUFLOW, Flood Modeller, InfoDrainage, etc.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience of working with a team of diverse individuals, providing mentorship and leadership to junior colleagues
• Demonstrable experience of developing and managing stakeholder relations

It would also be beneficial for applicants for the role of Senior Flood Risk and Drainage Engineer to have the following:

• Experience of managing projects or teams
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and other relevant 3D design software
• Good time management skills
• Excellent communication skills

In your exciting role of Senior Flood Risk and Drainage Engineer, you will be joining a team of highly experienced design engineers, working on a number of varied, high-profile projects across the region. Progressing through your career, you will take on a variety of different responsibilities, including the following:

• Leading a skilled team in working across a number of projects, developing flood risk and drainage strategies
• Delivering all projects to the highest of standards, within the given timeframes and designated budgets
• Using the appropriate software packages to undertake technical analysis
• Reviewing and approving accurate technical information, including calculations, drawings, and models
• Overseeing and managing stakeholder relations
• Undertaking site meetings and inspections
• Contributing to projects, adhering to industry standards, designated budgets, and agreed timelines

In your role of Senior Flood Risk and Drainage Engineer, you will have access to a number of benefits, including:

• Competitive base salary
• Company pension scheme
• Generous annual leave package
• Training and mentorship opportunities
• Access to a range of exciting, innovative, large-scale projects

If you are interested in the role of Senior Flood Risk and Drainage Engineer, please contact me directly by calling 01792 957388, or by emailing [e-mail]. Please also visit our website, www.penguinrecruitment.co.uk, to view a range of other available vacancies.

This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.