Senior Flood Risk and Drainage Engineer

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking a Senior Flood Risk and Drainage Engineer to join their York team. You will lead flood risk management projects and ensure high standards in project delivery. Candidates should possess strong engineering qualifications and a proven track record in drainage design. This permanent role offers competitive salary, pension, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Company pension

Generous annual leave package

Training and mentorship opportunities

Access to innovative large-scale projects

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in flood risk and drainage strategies.
• Demonstrable experience in producing Flood Risk Assessments and SuDS.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading a team in developing flood risk and drainage strategies.
• Ensuring project delivery to the highest standards and within budget.
• Liaising with stakeholders and managing relationships.

Skills

Flood risk and drainage strategies

Communication skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering

Tools

InfoWorks ICM

TUFLOW

Flood Modeller

InfoDrainage

AutoCAD

Job description

My client, a sustainably-minded, innovative Multidisciplinary Consultancy is searching for a Senior Flood Risk and Drainage Engineer to join their growing team of expert design engineers, in the scenic, northern Cathedral City of York, North Yorkshire.

Essential Criteria:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or other relevant discipline
• Extensive experience of working with flood risk and drainage strategies
• Demonstrable experience of producing Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs), and Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)
• Excellent working knowledge of the relevant Section Agreements (e.g., S104, S106, etc.)
• Knowledge of the relevant software packages, including InfoWorks ICM, TUFLOW, Flood Modeller, InfoDrainage, and others
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience of working closely with a diverse team, providing leadership and mentorship
• 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 having managed teams or projects
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and other relevant 3D design software
• Good time management skills
• Excellent communication skills

In your exciting new 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 range of different responsibilities, including the following:

• Leading a team in producing a broad range of projects, developing flood risk and drainage strategies
• Ensuring projects are delivered to the highest of standards, within the given timeframes and designated budgets
• Undertaking the relevant technical analysis using software packages
• Reviewing and approving accurate technical information regarding projects, including calculations, drawings, and models
• Liaising with a range of public and private stakeholders, and managing relationships with them
• Undertaking site meetings and inspections
• Developing and maintaining client relations
• 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
• A company pension
• 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.