Flood Risk and Drainage Engineer

Posted 06 September 2024
Salary Negotiable
LocationLeeds
Job type Permanent - Full Time
Discipline Highways, Transport & Infrastructure
ReferenceJO0000053501
Contact NameTony Hutt

Job description

Position: Flood Risk & Drainage Egnineer
Location: Leeds
Hours: Full Time
 
My client requires a flood risk and drainage engineer to join a friendly team based in Leeds.
 
Why should you apply?
·To join a fantastic company
·To become part of a great team
·To showcase your knowledge and skill set
·To become an integral part of the Civils & Infrastructure team as they grow.
·Support with professional qualification
Role & Experience Requirements
·Flood alleviation schemes
·Flood risk assessments
·Earthwork, levels & Cut Fill schemes
·SUDS / swales / soakaway design / infiltration basins.
·Competence with Civil 3D / Micro drainage / InfoDrainage.
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate some or all the requirements below:
·Be an enthusiastic professional who likes a challenge.
·Want to work in a busy and growing team and have a desire to progress their career.
·Have experience in the delivery and leading flood risk and/or surface water separation projects from concept through to construction.
·Experience in writing reports and presenting to internal and external partners.
·Experienced in holding meetings with clients and leading design discussions.
·Experienced in working across multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects efficiently and effectively, such as with hydraulic modellers, engineers and environmental consultants.
·Experience or an interest in developing Natural Flood Management solutions.
·Have an understanding and experience in working with the NPPF.
·Experience in IT systems such as ArcGIS, AutoCAD, Civil 3D and the Microsoft Office suite.
·Be educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant field
·Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, ability to work independently, a collaborative approach and a proven ability to deliver work on time.
·Have a commitment to encouraging good health and safety practices within the workplace and within design.
·Be a team player displaying enthusiasm, flexibility and versatility.
·Have a desire to build upon your existing experience, continuing your professional development.
·Hold a full UK Driving License