Senior / Principal Dam Engineer

Groundline Engineering Ltd.; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A renewable engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Senior/Principal Engineer to lead dam engineering projects. The role includes providing technical direction and mentoring, requiring a strong background in civil engineering and experience in dam design. Relocation support is available, and remote work options may be considered.

Qualifications

• Significant experience of dam engineering.
• Ideally a Chartered Engineer with experience in dam engineering.
• Strong technical experience in hydraulic or geotechnical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects in dam engineering and hydropower.
• Provide technical direction to project teams.
• Assist in business development and securing work.

Skills

Strong quantitative skills

Client focused writing

Analytical skills

Technical direction

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

MS Office

AutoCAD

Job description

About the opportunity

If you are interested in gaining international experience and project exposure, working on leading renewables (mainly hydro) projects across the United Kingdom and occasionally Europe, then this could be the pathway to making this happen for you. Let me introduce you to Hydroplan UK.

With a legacy of over 800 assignments, Hydroplan's clientele includes private landowners, utilities, developers, government agencies, and financial institutions seeking expertise in renewable infrastructure. Select examples of typical client engagements include:

• Technical advisor roles for banks on hydropower project financing
• Design and project management of numerous community hydro schemes across the UK
• Due diligence studies for acquisitions and investments in hydro assets.
• Hydroplan's projects cover all aspects of hydropower development, from concept and permitting through to turnkey implementation and asset management, ensuring ongoing operational performance.

As a senior/principal level engineer you will be open to relocating to southern England or Scotland. You may also be a highly experienced engineer interested in a pre-retirement European OE!

What will you be doing

As a senior or principal level engineer you will be working with a good deal of autonomy. The position's scope is broad but at a high level you will be focused on.

• Leading projects within a framework of water industry, dam engineering and hydropower mainly within the UK (but some internationally)
• Providing technical direction to project teams, including studies, design, performance monitoring for all types of dams and hydraulic structures.
• Build relationships within the industry and wider our clients' Waterpower and Dams community.
• Assisting others in business development, bid preparation and securing a sustainable pipeline of work.
• Providing guidance and mentoring to less experienced members within the team

What technical expertise will you need to bring to this role

The successful candidate will already have significant experience of dam engineering and may already have received some formal accreditation. In addition we are looking for

• A formal engineering qualification (Bachelor's Degree, Masters)
• Ideally, a Chartered Engineer with experience in the fields of dam and reservoir engineering.
• Strong technical experience in structural, hydraulic or geotechnical engineering applied to the management and design of dams and reservoirs and their associated hydraulic structures
• Knowledge of relevant codes, standards and guidance documents, and an appreciation of current developments.
• Track record of delivery of successful projects and the ability to support winning tenders.
• Strong quantitative, client focused writing, communication and analytical skills
• High proficiency in MS office applications, include Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• A knowledge of AutoCAD would be useful
• Not afraid to employ innovation and leading-edge technologies to meet client needs.
• Willingness to travel and hold a valid (UK) driving licence

Relocation and visa support is available. This position could be full or part time and also has the prospect of remote working from a European base.

In the first instance contact Matt Love-Smith on 0221017007 for an introductory enquiry. Alternatively e-mail [e-mail]