Water Engineer

SYSTRA; Manchester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Water Engineer to join their expanding team in the UK. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-profile infrastructure projects focused on Rainwater Management and SuDS. You will be responsible for designing innovative solutions, conducting hydraulic modelling, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. Join a collaborative and motivated environment where your contributions will make a significant impact on sustainable water management practices. If you are eager to advance your career in a dynamic setting and contribute to meaningful projects, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Water Sector focusing on Rainwater Management and SuDS.
• Commitment to gaining Chartered Water Manager or Chartered Environmentalist status.

Responsibilities

• Design delivery of rainwater management and water management infrastructure.
• Conduct hydraulic modelling and collaborate with project teams for innovative solutions.

Skills

Rainwater Management

Hydraulic Modelling

Flood Risk Assessments

Environmental Regulations

Sustainable Solutions

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Water/Rivers related field

HNC/HND in Rivers Related Field

Tools

TUFLOW

HEC-RAS

Flood Modeller

BIM/CAD software

Job description

Around the world, SYSTRA’s specialists plan, design, integrate, test, commission, project manage and deliver mass transit and mobility solutions that are relied on by more than 50 million people every day.

For more than 60 years, the Group has been committed to helping cities and regions contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their transport infrastructure with sustainability, accessibility and innovation at the heart of our designs. With over 10,300 colleagues globally and around 1000 in the UK & Ireland, we are growing significantly and seeking out the very best talent to join the SYSTRA signature team and be part of leading the way in infrastructure design.

Context

We are expanding our Water teams in the UK, and we have a strong forward workload delivering high-profile infrastructure projects.

We are now seeking to strengthen and grow our UK Water Resources team across our UK offices by recruiting an experienced Water Engineer, predominantly working on Rainwater Management and SuDS projects.

With ambitious growth plans, this is an exciting time to join SYSTRA Ltd as we continue to develop and raise our profile in the UK.

Missions/Main Duties

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate a range of experience within the Water, Environment, and Infrastructure sectors.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic engineer to further their career in a highly motivated and inspirational environment.

The Water Engineer will be accountable for the design delivery of allocated project deliverables, focusing on Rainwater, River, and Water management infrastructure.

Working in collaboration with our designers and contract partners, the Water Engineer will be involved in a variety of tasks such as, but not limited to:

• Undertake design of rainwater management engineering solutions and/or SuDS solutions and/or river and watercourse engineering solutions such as flood defences, river restoration, erosion protection, and hydraulic structures.
• Conduct hydraulic modelling and flood risk assessments using software packages such as TUFLOW, HEC-RAS, or Flood Modeller.
• Work closely with the BIM team to translate design into 3D models.
• Provide technical input in the development of sustainable and climate-resilient solutions.
• Ensure designs meet relevant water and environmental regulations in collaboration with the technical lead.
• Collaborate with environmental and ecological consultants to assess the impacts of projects on local habitats and biodiversity.
• Contribute to the Water and Flooding element of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) and support environmental permitting processes.
• Communicate with the Client and with Project Engineers to understand project requirements.
• Plan, specify, and manage packages of Water and/or River engineering design work.
• Collaborate with project teams to develop innovative and cost-effective solutions.
• Implement design solutions with a focus on environmental sustainability and compliance with health, safety, and environmental legislation.
• Adhere to stringent quality assurance and control processes, ensuring that all deliverables meet the highest standards.
• Ensure compliance with relevant health, safety, and environmental legislation, particularly the CDM 2015 Regulations.
• Effective management of, and response to, project-related correspondence.
• Support the Engineering Manager and Project Director where required.

Profile/Skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Water/Rivers related field such as Geography/Civil Engineering, or
• HNC/HND in Rivers Related Field such as Geography with significant experience in Water Catchment Management.
• Extensive experience working in the Water Sector with a proven track record in undertaking the technical delivery of Rainwater Management, Rivers, and/or SuDS projects.

Professional Memberships

• Commitment to gaining Chartered Water Manager, Chartered Environmentalist status if not already achieved.

Software

Advanced user of relevant hydrology and hydraulic modelling software and/or BIM/CAD software.

Technical

• The candidate should be able to demonstrate a strong knowledge of principles of Rainwater Management and/or SuDS.
• Have a working knowledge in design such as attenuating rain gardens, bio-retention systems, constructed wetlands, ponds, swales, etc.
• Working knowledge of hydraulic models.
• Have a working knowledge of relevant standards, manuals, and guidance, including Sewers for Adoption.
• Have a working knowledge of relevant standards (BS / ISO / Other international standards).
• Knowledge of relative duty holders under CDM 2015.