Senior Flood Risk & Drainage Engineer
Bristol

Calibre Search are working on behalf of an ambitious, rapidly expanding multi-disciplinary Engineering Consultancy. The company has been in operation for nearly 40 years and stand out from their competitors as a strong, independent company that understands where they have come from and where they are headed. They have multiple offices across the south of England and due to an increase in workload, they are looking to add a Senior Flood Risk & Drainage Engineer to join their vibrant Bristol office

You will be experienced in Flood Risk Assessment and Drainage Strategy preparation and the detailed design of drainage schemes for residential and commercial developments.

You will be required to liaise directly with clients, council officers and design team members such as Architects and Planning Consultants and as such will need to be able to provide clear and coherent advice by email, phone and face-to-face at meetings. In addition, you will be required to prepare / assist with fee proposals, manage and lead projects, and provide planning advice relevant to flood risk and drainage including advice on masterplan layouts.

It is essential that you have experience of flood risk assessments and designing drainage schemes using MicroDrainage and/or InfoDrainage and also the preparation of Reports for planning applications including Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategy Reports. A working knowledge of relevant planning and technical guidance such as the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), CIRIA SuDS Design Manual, Sewer Sector Guidance and Building Regulations is required.

It is desirable that you have experience of fluvial and pluvial flood risk modelling and preparation of S104 drainage designs to secure technical approval from the relevant authorities. Supervisory, leadership and mentoring experience and the ability to generate new business through industry contacts would also be advantageous

It would be beneficial if you will be Chartered or working towards chartered status with ICE or IStructE and have had hands-on design experience and the ability to work on multiple projects at one time with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

They offer a friendly and team orientated work environment and actively encourage fresh ideas, enthusiasm and provides lots of opportunity for progression. They can therefore offer you a vibrant and stimulating working environment as well as support for your personal and professional development.

A full UK drivers license is required for this position

For more information about this role, please contact Sam Smith at Calibre Search or click apply

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