This job posting is for a Civil/Senior Flood Risk & Drainage Consultant Engineer, a remote role offering a salary between £35,000 - £50,000, plus bonuses. Here's a detailed breakdown:
Company Overview:
- Industry: Rapidly growing engineering consultancy specializing in flood risk, water, and environmental consulting.
- Team Size: 18 members, led by industry-recognized professionals.
- Growth: The team is expanding due to new project wins, offering great career advancement opportunities.
Key Benefits:
- Pension Scheme: Employer-matching pension via salary sacrifice.
- Health Insurance: Available post-probation.
- Professional Development: Continuous learning opportunities, with access to industry experts and support towards achieving chartership.
- Remote Working: Fully remote with flexible hours and no timesheets.
- Annual Leave:25 days of annual leave.
- Additional Perks: Bonuses and the chance to work on varied public and private sector projects locally and internationally.
About the Role:
As a key member of the consulting team, you’ll work on a range of projects including flood defences, strategic infrastructure, and private developments. You will:
- Support and deliver projects, especially Flood Risk Assessments and drainage strategies.
- Oversee and manage projects and clients, ensuring high-quality delivery.
Qualifications & Experience Required:
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Geography, Environmental Management, or Engineering.
- Experience: 3-4 years of industry experience in the UK.
- Report Writing: Ability to write clear, concise, and technically accurate reports.
- Drainage Design: Experience in drainage assessments and design, using software like Causeway or MicroDrainage (or similar).
-Proficiency in UK-recognized flood modelling software (e.g., Flood Modeller, ESTRY, TuFLOW).
-Experience in hydrological assessments using WINFAP, ReFH2, and FEH statistical methods.
-Familiarity with both 1D and 2D modelling methods for various project scales.
- Drainage Strategy: Ability to develop both outline and detailed drainage strategies.
- GIS Skills: Proficiency in GIS software such as ArcMap, QGIS, or MapInfo.
Desirable:
- Willingness to develop skills in hydrology or modelling , aiming to become a well-rounded flood risk and drainage consultant.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
The ideal candidate should be:
- Enthusiastic about building a career in the water/environment sector.
- Hardworking, motivated, flexible, and capable of working both independently and as part of a distributed team.
- Strong in verbal and written communication with colleagues and clients.
This role offers excellent flexibility, professional growth opportunities, and the chance to work on diverse and impactful flood risk and drainage projects. It’s ideal for professionals with 3-4 years of UK industry experience who are ready to take the next step in their career.
