Senior Water Resources Engineer
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 the water, environmental and infrastructure sectors. This role will suit a confident professional who can combine strong technical expertise with commercial awareness, effective project management and a collaborative approach.
You will lead and support the development of water resources assessments, catchment studies, flood risk management strategies and infrastructure solutions. Working with clients, regulators, contractors and multidisciplinary teams, you will help shape resilient and sustainable approaches to water management while ensuring that projects meet relevant technical, environmental and regulatory standards.
Key responsibilities
- Lead the preparation and review of water resources, hydrology and flood risk assessments.
- Develop, calibrate and interpret hydraulic and hydrological models using appropriate industry software.
- Manage technical inputs, programmes, budgets and deliverables across multiple projects.
- Provide technical guidance and mentoring to engineers and early-career colleagues.
- Prepare clear reports, feasibility studies, business cases and technical specifications.
- Engage with clients, stakeholders, regulators and delivery partners to resolve technical challenges.
- Support bids, proposals and the development of new opportunities.
- Promote best practice in health and safety, sustainability, quality assurance and risk management.
About you
You will hold a degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, hydrology or a related discipline, together with substantial professional experience in water resources or a closely related field. Chartered or working towards Chartered status with an appropriate professional institution is desirable.
Strong knowledge of UK water management practices, flood risk legislation, environmental permitting and relevant technical guidance is essential. Experience with modelling packages such as Flood Modeller, TUFLOW, InfoWorks ICM or equivalent would be advantageous. You should also be comfortable managing competing priorities, communicating complex information clearly and building positive working relationships.
A competitive salary and benefits package is available, alongside opportunities for professional development, flexible working and involvement in high-profile projects that support the future resilience of communities and the environment.
Senior Water Resources Engineer
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