Senior Flood Risk and Drainage Engineer in Kingston upon Hull)

Penguin Recruitment; Kingston upon Hull; 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 join their established team in Hull. This permanent position involves leading flood risk and drainage projects, leveraging technical expertise to ensure projects meet high standards and timelines. Successful candidates will demonstrate extensive experience in drainage strategies, stakeholder management, and team leadership, with access to generous benefits including a competitive salary and opportunities for training and mentorship.

Benefits

Competitive base salary and company pension

Generous annual leave package

Training and mentorship opportunities

Access to exciting, innovative projects

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with drainage strategies and flood risk projects.
• Outstanding knowledge of Section Agreements (including S104, S106).
• Demonstrable experience in developing and managing stakeholder relations.

Responsibilities

• Leading a skilled team in developing flood risk and drainage strategies.
• Delivering projects to high standards within designated budgets.
• Undertaking technical analysis using relevant software.

Skills

Flood Risk Reports

Flood Risk Assessments

Sustainable Drainage Systems

Team Leadership

Stakeholder Relations

Communication

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Degree in Environmental Engineering

Tools

TUFLOW

Flood Modeller

InfoDrainage

AutoCAD

Job description

My client, an innovative, diverse Multidisciplinary Consultancy is searching for a Senior Flood Risk and Drainage Engineer to join their already-established team of design engineers, near the northern maritime city of Hull.

Essential Criteria:

* A Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or other relevant discipline

* Extensive experience of working with drainage strategies and flood risk projects

* Demonstrable experience of writing Flood Risk Reports, producing Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs), working with Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)

* Outstanding working knowledge of the relevant Section Agreements (including S104, S106, etc.)

* 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 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 project or team management

* Working knowledge of AutoCAD and other relevant 3D design software

* Excellent communication skills

* Good time management skills

In your 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 variety of different responsibilities, including the following:

* Leading a skilled team in working on a broad range of projects, developing flood risk and drainage strategies

* Delivering all projects to the highest of standards, within the given timeframes and designated budgets

* Undertaking technical analysis using the appropriate software packages

* Reviewing and approving accurate technical information, including calculations, drawings, and models

* Overseeing and managing stakeholder relations with a range of public and private clients

* 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 and company pension

* Generous annual leave package

* Training and mentorship opportunities

* Access to a range of exciting, innovative, large-scale projects

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.