Senior Flood Risk and Drainage Engineer in York)

Penguin Recruitment; York; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy seeks a Senior Flood Risk and Drainage Engineer in York, providing expertise in flood risk strategies and drainage projects. The role involves leading teams, ensuring project delivery, and maintaining stakeholder relations. The candidate will benefit from competitive salary, pension, and mentorship within a large-scale project environment.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Company pension

Generous annual leave package

Training and mentorship opportunities

Access to innovative projects

Qualifications

• Extensive experience of working with flood risk and drainage strategies.
• Demonstrable experience of producing Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs).
• Experience of having managed teams or projects is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Leading a team in producing flood risk and drainage strategies.
• Ensuring projects are delivered to the highest standards and within budgets.
• Liaising with public and private stakeholders, managing relationships.

Skills

Flood Risk Assessments

Sustainable Drainage Systems

Team Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in 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

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.