Senior River Engineer

2 days ago


Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Waterman Aspen Full time

As a Senior River Engineer at Waterman Aspen, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality water and environment projects across the UK. Our diverse client base includes local authorities, consultancies, public bodies, and construction companies.

With a competitive salary of £65,000-£85,000 per annum, depending on experience, skills, and location, you will have the opportunity to apply and develop your skills in a varied client base. You will also receive buy-in from clients to assist in your technical progression and further exposure to your chosen industry.

This exciting role offers:

  • A dynamic and supportive team environment
  • Opportunities for career development and training to reach your professional or academic qualification goals
  • Paid subscription to a professional body of your choice
  • Regular social events and volunteering opportunities

To succeed in this role, you will need:

  • UK experience within a public, private, or third-sector UK-based client
  • Degree in a related technical field (environmental/civil engineering) or equivalent experience, and be a member of an appropriate institution
  • Hands-on design experience in flood risk management and river engineering projects, from inception through to detailed design
  • Good understanding and knowledge of design principles, techniques, policy, guidance, and best practice
  • Experience with appraisal of flood risk costs and benefits and technical and business case reporting

Benefits include:

  • Company car or car allowance
  • Contribution to commuting mileage
  • Permanent health insurance
  • 25 days annual leave (option to buy up to 5 more), in addition to the normal public holidays (based on a 40 hour week, pro rata for part-time colleagues)
  • Company pension contribution
  • Salary sacrifice to buy additional benefits
  • 1 paid Waterman Aspen in the Community Day to volunteer in your local community


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