Flood Risk Engineer

Posted 29 September 2021
Salary £40 - 45 per hour
LocationSuffolk
Job type Contract - Full Time
Job duration4 Months
Discipline Highways, Transport & Infrastructure
ReferenceJO0000028887
Contact NameJason Kohle MIRP CertRP

Job description

Flood Risk Engineer
 
I am currently recruiting for a Flood Risk Engineer to join their team in Suffolk. The Flood Risk Engineer will join a team that is responsible for all operational aspects of the Flood Risk Management.
 
As a Flood Risk Engineer
You will
·Assist in ensuring the client meets its statutory obligations.
·Respond to major planning applications for new developments.
·Manage projects to reduce flood risk utilising partnership funding.
·Maintain a register of structures and features which have a significant impact on flood risk.
 
Qualifications
·Degree or equivalent in relevant engineering or water management related subject.  
·Project Management training
·IEng or CEng qualification or equivalent (desirable)
·Management training (desirable)
 
Specialist knowledge skills and experience
 
·Experience of the design and installation of sustainable surface water and underground management systems.
·In depth understanding of policies and good practice of surface water management, as well as the current funding process.
·Understanding of the spatial planning framework and development control process.
·Understanding of the maintenance of highway assets.
·IT skills required for managing data in spreadsheets and databases 10. Well-developed project management skills.
 
For a full description and further information on the role, please call Jason Kohle at Carrington West on 02393 876006. 
 
FOOTNOTE: 
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation. 
 
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Traffic & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 40+ years' experience in this market. Please call Jason at Carrington West on 02393 876006 for more information.  
 
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