Senior Flood Risk Engineer

Job description

Website Peritus Recruits

This is an exciting opportunity with a multidisciplinary technical consultancy operating nationwide. They specialise in delivering technical services to a diverse range of private and public sector clients across various industries, including residential, commercial, industrial, retail, leisure, education, and healthcare.

The role is for a Flood Risk Engineer to become an integral part of the team situated in the Midlands. The current Project portfolio is predominately for housing developers across the Midlands however the role will not exclusively be in this sector.

To apply for this job email your details to paul@peritusrecruits.com.

Key responsibilities

The role will require the ability to manage numerous projects, spanning residential, commercial and public sectors.  You will be the liaison with team members, senior staff and colleagues in other disciplines.

Key Responsibilities

  • Liaison with other staff and colleagues in other disciplines.
  • Produce high level reports, design models, drawings, calculations and correspondence.
  • Writing of Flood Risk Assessment reports for strategic development schemes in Flood Zones 1, 2 & 3.
  • Development of surface water drainage strategy designs for proposed development sites, incorporating sustainable drainage techniques either as part of a Flood Risk Assessment report or standalone assessment.
  • River/flood modelling to define extent and depths of flooding and to determine mitigation/ improvement schemes.
  • Public Consultation events. Meetings with clients, team, other disciplines and relevant third-parties.

Job requirements

Ideally you will be educated to a minimum standard of Degree (in Civil engineering or other relevant subject) in addition to extensive relevant experience, including design, management, knowledge of flood risk/hydrology standards and business development.

Other Key Experiences

  • Hold or working towards a recognised professional qualification.
  • Knowledge of current legislation, drainage design standards and good practice, including Sewers for Adoption, FEH, F&WMA, NHBC Standards, CIRIA 753 (SUDS Manual), NPPF, etc.
  • Proficient in the use of Micro Drainage and flood modelling software packages such as XP Storm, Hec-Ras, Tuflow or Floodmodeller.
  • Proficient in the use of AutoCAD software.
  • Excellent written skills, particularly report writing and client liaison.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to present information in detail to senior management team and staff.

Job benefits

As an organisation they are committed to all their employees and are committed to making sure that individuals achieve a healthy work-life balance. This is reflected in their flexible benefits package in addition to receiving a competitive salary.

REF: WAT003

 

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