Metis is looking to fill a Water Engineer role to assist with project delivery.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Metis have a healthy pipeline of exciting projects delivering sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) and traditional drainage projects – across a range of public sector and private sector clients. The Water Engineer role will help ensure that these commissions are delivered to the highest quality standards.
The ideal Water Engineer candidate should have completed a relevant civil or environmental degree or masters level qualification, with a minimum of 2:1 (or equivalent).
KEY OBJECTIVES
The Water Engineer role will:
* Develop both small-scale SuDS interventions and large-scale flood alleviation schemes (public and private)
* Cover all design stages, from feasibility and concept through to detailed design and construction
* Develop hydraulic models and civil design packages
* Liaise with client and stakeholders, and facilitate scheme progression
* Support senior engineers
* Help to train more junior members of the team
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
* Working knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015
* Experience in InfoDrainage or similar software
* Competency with Microsoft Office
* Excellent written and spoken English
* Capacity to deliver multiple projects
* Ability to integrate into a team, and consult with clients and stakeholders
* Energy and enthusiasm!
* Familiarity using Civil3D and Revit
* Experience in flood risk management, foul water design and/or hydraulic modelling
* Experience with GIS software
* Experience within a council
SALARY AND PACKAGE
Metis offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including workplace pension (Royal London ), monthly wellbeing budgets (Heka ), and flexible working in our offices in Richmond-upon-Thames. We also fund professional institution membership for our employees, and training that you require to meet your own professional development objectives.
As an employee-owned business, Metis also offers a profit share scheme to all employees with at least 12 months’ service. Under the terms of the Finance Act 2014, any profit share distributed to employees is income tax-free up to £3,600.
ABOUT METIS
Founded in 2009, Metis is a leading civil and environmental engineering consultancy in London. We have built a reputation among British local authorities for delivering high-quality projects, led by experts in Infrastructure Management, Highways Engineering and Water Engineering.
Metis provides an agile alternative to traditional engineering consultancies, tailoring our services to meet our clients’ needs in both the public and private sectors. We pride ourselves on our strong client relationships and are respected ‘critical friends’ to many organisations. We are growing rapidly, and this growth provides a platform for ambitious individuals to develop and lead within the business.
Metis is a certified B Corporation and is committed to promoting environmental sustainability and community wellbeing in every project. In 2025, Metis became an employee-owned business. This grants our business long-term stability, and our employees the opportunity to share in our profits.
APPLICATION PROCESS
To apply for the Water Engineer role, simply complete the form below and attach your CV. Your cover letter should outline why you would like to work for Metis, and what makes you a great fit for this role.
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