Lead Water Resources Engineer
Lead Water Resources Engineer
We are seeking an experienced Lead Water Resources Engineer to provide technical leadership across a varied portfolio of flood risk, drainage and water management projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong professional who can shape innovative, sustainable solutions while supporting the development of a growing engineering team.
You will lead projects from feasibility and optioneering through to detailed design, consenting and construction support. Working closely with clients, regulators, contractors and multidisciplinary colleagues, you will ensure that schemes are technically robust, commercially viable and delivered to a high standard.
Key responsibilities
- Lead the assessment, design and delivery of flood risk management, surface water drainage and water resources projects.
- Prepare and review hydrological and hydraulic assessments, flood risk assessments, drainage strategies and technical reports.
- Develop design solutions using appropriate modelling tools and industry standards.
- Provide technical direction, mentoring and quality assurance to engineers and other project team members.
- Manage project scope, programme, budgets, risks and technical deliverables.
- Build effective relationships with clients, statutory bodies, local authorities and other stakeholders.
- Support bids, fee proposals, business development and the continued growth of the water resources service.
- Promote best practice in climate resilience, sustainability, health and safety, and environmental management.
About you
You will hold a degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, water management or a related discipline, together with substantial experience in water resources or flood risk engineering. Chartered or working towards Chartered status with an appropriate professional institution, you will have a strong understanding of UK legislation, guidance and design standards.
Experience with industry-standard hydraulic and hydrological modelling software, such as Flood Modeller, TUFLOW, InfoWorks ICM or equivalent, is desirable. You should be confident communicating complex technical information, managing competing priorities and making sound, evidence-based decisions.
In return, you will receive a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional development, flexible working and progression within a collaborative engineering environment.
Lead Water Resources Engineer
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