Senior Water Resources Engineer

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Senior Water Resources Engineer

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Senior Water Resources Engineer to contribute to the delivery of technically challenging projects across flood risk management, drainage, hydrology and water infrastructure. This role would suit a proactive professional who can combine strong analytical capability with sound engineering judgement and clear communication.

You will lead and support multidisciplinary projects from feasibility through to detailed design, construction and completion. Working with clients, stakeholders, contractors and technical specialists, you will help develop practical, sustainable solutions that meet regulatory, environmental and commercial requirements.

Key responsibilities

  • Manage and deliver water resources, flood risk and drainage assessments for a range of projects.
  • Prepare technical reports, calculations, specifications, feasibility studies and design documentation.
  • Develop and review hydraulic and hydrological models, interpreting results to inform robust engineering decisions.
  • Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and contribute to team development.
  • Coordinate project programmes, budgets, risks and resources, ensuring work is delivered to a high standard.
  • Engage with regulatory bodies, local authorities, clients and other stakeholders.
  • Support business development through fee proposals, client presentations and technical input to tenders.
  • Promote best practice in health and safety, sustainability, quality assurance and environmental management.

About you

You will have a degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, water management or a related discipline, together with substantial professional experience in water resources engineering. Chartered status, or demonstrable progress towards chartership with an appropriate professional institution, would be advantageous.

Experience of hydraulic and hydrological modelling software, drainage design, flood risk assessments and relevant UK standards and guidance is expected. You should be confident reviewing technical work, managing competing priorities and communicating complex information to both technical and non-technical audiences.

What is offered

This role provides the opportunity to work on varied and meaningful projects, develop your technical and leadership skills, and contribute to resilient, sustainable water management. Flexible working, professional development support and a collaborative working environment are available.

COMPETITIVE SALARY
Added 02/11/2026
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