Senior/Associate Flood Risk Engineer

Our client is a multi-disciplinary consultancy that work within the private and public sector projects across residential, commercial, retail, leisure, education etc.
 

Are you a Senior/Associate Flood Risk Engineer based in Birmingham? This role is a great chance to work on some fantastic projects and develop your career in a trusted consultancy.

What’s on offer:

• 25 days' annual leave, plus your birthday off
• Flexible working 
• Company pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Paid annual membership for a professional institution

The role:

• Working collaboratively with engineers, technicians and other disciplines to deliver quality, evidence led reports.
• Management and strategic development of the Flood Risk team.
• Production and checking of technical reports.
• Maintain high design standards and deliver solutions to projects.
• On-site investigations, such as walkovers and infiltration testing.
• Environmental Impact assessment, expert evidence, inquiries and hearings.
• The recruitment, mentoring and supervision of Flood Risk technicians and engineers Client liaison, fee proposals and invoicing.
• Business development with existing clients and creating new contacts/opportunities.

What you need to succeed:

• A minimum qualification of a degree.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain client relationships, understand client needs, and deliver tailored solutions.
• Demonstrable relevant experience.
• Project leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead and manage complex projects, including overseeing teams, coordinating with clients, and ensuring the successful delivery of flood risk and drainage projects.
• Professional member of The Institution of Civil Engineers, CIWEM or similar.
• Detailed knowledge of current legislation, drainage design standards and good practice; including Design and Construction Standards 2020, FEH, F&WMA, NHBC Standards, CIRIA 753 (SUDS Manual), NPPF.
• Detailed experienced in writing flood risk reports, development of drainage strategies, river/flood modelling.
• Experienced in Flow Causeway or Micro Drainage, and a working knowledge of flood modelling software such as XP Storm, Hec-Ras, Tuflow or Flood modeller.
• Experience of Flood Modelling
• Proficient in the use of AutoCAD software.
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written skills, particularly report writing and client liaison; and
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to present information in detail to senior management team and staff.