Associate Flood Risk Engineer

2 weeks ago


Central London, United Kingdom Carrington West Full time

My client specialises in providing sustainable development solutions from business case, due-diligence, initial concept, through planning and delivery on site. The team in London are looking for an Associate Flood Risk Engineer to join their established, but growing team on a permanent basis.

A key element to the role will be having an understanding the legislative background relating to flood risk and drainage, planning, undertaking detail design and managing the design process.  The Associate Flood Risk Engineer will be responsible for the financial performance of a small team of engineers delivering FRA's and the detail design of foul and surface water SuDS.  In addition, the successful candidate will have the relevant experience in delivering flood alleviation schemes for both public and private sector clients.   

Principal Accountabilities - Associate Flood Risk Engineer

You will have a minimum of 6 to 8 years' experience and your principal role will be the day to day supervising a small team of engineers, preparation of fee proposals and the financial and technical running of their own projects.  The role will require you to prepare Flood Risk Assessments, undertake conceptual and detail design of flood protection measures and drainage strategies, leading to planning applications or construction drawings.  You can expect to be active on a number of projects / client accounts at any given time.  

You will be expected to mentor and develop junior engineers together with client facing.  A key element of your experience will be the design of flood alleviation schemes, foul and surface water/SuDS systems.  Having a solid working knowledge of Microdrainage, InfoDrainage and PDSFlow is a must.  Having experience in the use of QGIS and river modelling software together with highways design and earthworks strategies would be an advantage.    

You will report to an Associate Director or Board Director.

Preferred Qualifications/Education
You will hold a degree in Civil Engineering or appropriate science or equivalent commercial experience and responsibility. You will either have or be approaching CEng (MICE, or CIWEM) status or equivalent commercial experience.  

Preferred Competencies/Skills
·Preparation of Flood Risk Assessments in Flood Zone 1, 2 and 3;
·Undertake conceptual and detail design of surface water flood alleviation works;
·Preparation of complex foul and surface water drainage strategies (which incorporate SuDS techniques) to a detailed design standard (suitable for outline/detailed planning and s104 submission);
·Expert knowledge of Microdrainage, InfoDrainage and Flow software Package;
·Preparation of water chapters for Environmental Statements;   
·Project Management; and  
·You will need to have good written and spoken communication skills and be able to work as part of a team.

Knowledge
Ideally you will have a solid knowledge of how the planning system operates, as well as being well versed in Current Policy and design guidance (NPPF, PPG, FWMA 2010, WIA 1991, LDA 1991, SuDS Manual, Sewers for Adoption/Design and Construction Guidance - Sewerage Sector guidance etc.).

Previous Experience  
Probably from a consultancy background with a heavy bias on towards private sector work.  

If you are a Senior or Principal Flood Risk Engineer and think you could be a suitable candidate for this vacancy, please apply below or call on (phone number removed)



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