Lead Water Resources Engineer/Project Manager

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Lead Water Resources Engineer/Project Manager

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced water resources professional to lead the delivery of complex infrastructure, flood risk and environmental projects. This role will combine technical leadership, project management and client engagement, with responsibility for delivering high-quality outcomes across the full project lifecycle.

You will manage multidisciplinary teams, coordinate technical inputs and provide specialist advice on water resources, hydrology, hydraulic modelling, drainage and flood risk management. The role will involve working closely with clients, regulators, contractors and other stakeholders to develop practical, sustainable and commercially viable solutions.

Key responsibilities

  • Lead the planning, design and delivery of water resources and flood risk projects from feasibility through to construction and completion.
  • Manage project programmes, budgets, risks, quality assurance and technical deliverables.
  • Provide technical direction on hydrological assessments, hydraulic modelling, drainage strategies, water management and environmental planning.
  • Review and approve reports, drawings, calculations, specifications and assessment work prepared by project teams.
  • Build strong working relationships with clients, statutory authorities, design partners and other stakeholders.
  • Support business development through fee proposals, tenders, presentations and the development of new client opportunities.
  • Mentor and develop junior engineers, encouraging technical excellence and professional growth.
  • Ensure all work complies with relevant legislation, industry standards, health and safety requirements and environmental objectives.

About you

You will be a confident and commercially aware engineer with substantial experience in water resources, flood risk or related civil engineering disciplines. A relevant degree and professional qualification, or demonstrable progress towards professional accreditation, are expected. Experience in project management and the ability to lead teams and manage competing priorities are essential.

Strong technical knowledge of industry-standard modelling and design tools, together with excellent written and verbal communication skills, will be highly valued. You should be comfortable presenting complex information clearly, making sound professional judgements and developing effective solutions in a collaborative environment.

This is an opportunity to take a leading role in a varied portfolio of technically challenging projects while contributing to resilient, sustainable water and infrastructure solutions.

COMPETITIVE SALARY
Added 06/11/2026
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Lead Water Resources Engineer/Project Manager

Fairfax, Virginia, United States of America Permanent Water

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