Drainage Engineer

Location: North Lincolnshire
Rate: £45-£55 per hour (Umbrella PAYE)
Contract: Initial 6-month contract with a strong likelihood of extension
Working Arrangements: 2-3 days per week in the area, with additional site attendance when required

Exciting Opportunity for a Drainage Engineer in North Lincolnshire

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Drainage Engineer to join a Local Authority Drainage and Coastal Defence team. The role will focus on the investigation, design and delivery of flood-risk, highway drainage and coastal-defence schemes across the area.

You will support the council in fulfilling its responsibilities as a Lead Local Flood Authority, Coastal Protection Authority and Highway Authority, while helping to deliver a multi-million-pound capital programme.

The main duties of the Drainage Engineer include:

·Planning, designing, procuring and supervising drainage, flood-alleviation and coastal-defence schemes.
·Managing projects from initial investigation through to construction and completion.
·Investigating property and highway flooding incidents and preparing Section 19 reports.
·Managing contractors undertaking CCTV surveys, high-pressure jetting and civil engineering repairs.
·Producing technical drawings, reports, specifications, risk assessments and project documentation.
·Monitoring project programmes, budgets, quality and health and safety compliance.
·Liaising with the Environment Agency, Internal Drainage Boards, Anglian Water, contractors and internal council teams.
·Providing technical advice to residents, businesses, landowners and other stakeholders.
·Supporting the response to flooding events and pollution incidents when required.

The Drainage Engineer will have key experience in:

·Delivering drainage, flood-risk management, highway drainage or coastal-defence schemes.
·Managing engineering projects and contractors from inception through to completion.
·Undertaking flood investigations, asset management, data collection and engineering design.
·Producing and interpreting technical drawings, reports and specifications.
·Knowledge of flood-risk legislation, health and safety requirements, procurement and contract management.
·Proficiency in AutoCAD.
·Strong stakeholder-management, communication and problem-solving skills.
·A minimum Level 5 qualification in Civil Engineering, Highways, Transportation, Flood-Risk Management or a related discipline.
·A current driving licence and access to your own transport.
·Previous Local Authority highways or drainage experience would be advantageous.

For more details and to apply for the role, please call James Allbon at Carrington West on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).

FOOTNOTE:

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