Senior Water Resources Engineer
Senior Water Resources Engineer
We are seeking an experienced Senior Water Resources Engineer to join a collaborative technical team delivering innovative and sustainable solutions across a diverse portfolio of water, environmental and infrastructure projects. This is an opportunity to contribute to complex schemes while supporting clients, mentoring colleagues and helping shape resilient approaches to water management.
You will lead and contribute to the planning, assessment, design and delivery of water resources projects from early feasibility through to implementation. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, clients, regulators and other stakeholders, you will provide sound technical advice and ensure that work is delivered to a high professional standard, on time and within budget.
Key responsibilities
- Undertake and oversee hydrological, hydraulic and water resources assessments, including flood risk, drainage, catchment management and water availability studies.
- Develop, review and interpret technical models, data analyses, calculations, reports and drawings.
- Provide technical leadership on projects, coordinating inputs from engineers, environmental specialists, planners and external partners.
- Prepare high-quality proposals, scopes, fee estimates and technical documentation.
- Engage with clients, regulators and stakeholders, presenting findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Support project managers with programme, budget, risk and quality management.
- Coach and mentor junior engineers, contributing to knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
- Identify opportunities to apply sustainable, nature-based and climate-resilient solutions.
About you
You will have a degree or equivalent qualification in civil engineering, water resources engineering, hydrology, environmental engineering or a related discipline, together with significant relevant industry experience. Chartered or working towards Chartered status is desirable. You should have strong knowledge of UK water and flood risk standards, legislation and regulatory requirements, alongside practical experience using relevant modelling and analysis software.
Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills are essential. You will be commercially aware, comfortable working independently and able to build effective relationships across a range of disciplines. A proactive approach, commitment to technical excellence and enthusiasm for delivering positive environmental outcomes are highly valued.
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