Sirius Environmental is looking for a flood risk/drainage/civil engineer to join our busy design team based in Leeds, with flexible options for hybrid or fully remote working.
Key Responsibilities
* Preparing detailed Flood Risk Assessments to support planning applications for our clients.
* Producing detailed drainage strategy reports to support planning applications.
* Designing detailed surface and foul water drainage systems.
* Collaborate with engineers within our design team, planners, clients, and third parties to deliver cost effective solutions.
* Supporting wider the design team where required on other civil and geotechnical design projects.
* Liaison with statutory bodies, including local authorities, highways teams and water authorities.
About You
* Proficiency in Infodrainage/Microdrainage (or equivalent drainage design software).
* Knowledge of current drainage design standards and guidance.
* Experience in Sustainable Drainage System design to CIRIA C753.
* Experience of designing surface water and foul water drainage systems.
* Previous experience using GIS software.
* Experience of producing flood risk assessments compliant with the NPPF/EA Guidance and TAN15 (NRW).
* Knowledge of the regulatory context for flood risk planning in the UK.
* Experience of producing drainage strategies conforming to current regulatory requirements.
* Ideally 2 years professional experience within a consultancy, being involved with delivering drainage design and flood risk assessments (but we’re open to hearing from strong candidates with other levels of experience).
* Ideal but not essential, experience of producing 1D/2D hydraulic models and knowledge of hydraulic modelling requirements in the UK.
* A proactive approach to teamwork and independent working.
* Confident communicator with excellent report-writing skills.
* A degree or diploma in Civil Engineering, Engineering Geology or Environmental Science is preferred.
Preferred skills (not essential, training provided)
* Plaxis 2D, Civil 3D, HEC-RAS, Flood Modeller.
* Preferred knowledge in road design utilising DMRB or wider civil engineering design.
Why join us?
* Employee-owned company with a collaborative, supportive culture.
* Flexible hybrid / remote working options.
* Career development and training opportunities.
* Competitive salary (negotiable based on experience).
* Opportunity to help deliver interesting projects with real-world impact.
* As part of the Sirius Group, Sirius Environmental is a well-established design and construction management consultancy with strong client relationships and a growing pipeline of exciting work.
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