Job Title: Flood Risk and Drainage Engineer
Ref. No.: CJD180925B
Location: Based near Eastbourne
Salary: £26,000 – £32,000
This is a fantastic opportunity to join my client, a highly-respected, innovative Multidisciplinary Consultancy, renowned for lending their expertise to a range of civil engineering, flood risk, and surface water drainage projects, including residential developments, commercial developments, sports stadiums, and more. They are searching for a talented, experienced Flood Risk and Drainage Engineer, willing to take on a variety of challenging projects alongside a growing team of professionals, based near the picturesque, coastal town of Eastbourne.
Benefits for the role of Flood Risk and Drainage Engineer include (but are not limited to):
1. Highly competitive salary
2. Company pension scheme
3. Generous annual leave entitlement
4. Extensive training and career progression opportunities
5. Belonging to a friendly, supportive team that champions Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Responsibilities for the role of Flood Risk and Drainage Engineer include:
6. Contributing to an array of projects, including residential and commercial developments, sports stadiums and other venues, schools, rail and infrastructure, and more, across the public and private sectors
7. Complete technical work in the mitigation of flood risk, including Flood Risk Assessments and Flood Estimation Reports
8. Work with Drainage Strategies, and complete Sustainable Drainage System (SuDS) design
9. Utilise a range of software packages to produce technical work and designs, including MicroDrainage and AutoCAD
Required skills and experience for the role of Flood Risk and Drainage Engineer include:
10. A Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Civil Engineering or Hydrology
11. Prior experience of working in a UK consultancy setting, specifically in a design-based role
12. Demonstrable experience of completing Flood Risk Assessments, Drainage Strategies, and Drainage Design
13. Demonstrable competencies in Hydraulic Modelling
14. Experience in designing a range of infrastructure projects
15. Highly proficient in the use of MicroDrainage, AutoCAD, and other relevant software
16. Outstanding communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
Desirable skills and experience for the role of Flood Risk and Drainage Engineer include:
17. Hold a full, valid UK driving licence
18. Based in the South-East of England, with knowledge of the local area
19. Excellent time management skills