Salary: From £65,000 (experience dependant).
Location: Hybrid and flexible working arrangement, with home working and in any of our offices (Northallerton, Otley, Kendal or Cockermouth), including some travel to other sites.
Contract: Permanent, full-time (Monday – Friday)
Benefits: 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays’, company pension and retail benefits, training and varied projects with local authority and private clients.
We are looking for a Technical Director who specialises in Flood Risk and Hydraulic Modelling to shape and lead a dedicated team of hydraulic modellers and engineers at Align Property Services.
This is a new role at Align, giving you the opportunity to take a lead in hydraulic modelling in the business and truly make it your own. You will have the opportunity for establishing best practices, driving innovation, and contributing to the success of our projects related to water systems and infrastructure.
Align Property Services, who are we?
We are an award-winning building design consultancy and are proud to have been recently named the Regional Energy Consultancy and Regional New Build Project of the year for our recent work with Darlington Borough Council at the North East Energy Efficiency Awards.
Align Property Services is a Limited Company, wholly owned by North Yorkshire Council and we are one of the largest multi-discipline building design consultancies in the North of England. We are collaborative in the way we work, offering a broad range of services in Architecture, Sustainability, Building Surveying, Project Management, Civil & Structural, Transport Planning, Bridges, Highways & Drainage Engineering, Mechanical & Electrical Engineering, Quantity Surveying, CD, Property Advisory & Estate Management.
We are dynamic and diverse in our approach to projects, from valuing small gardens to multi-million-pound listed structures including schools, fire stations, care homes and other public and commercial buildings across the UK. 2024 is proving to be one of our busiest years yet, with the development of exciting new projects with North Yorkshire Council and other public and private sector clients and is an exciting time to join us as we continue to evolve.
“Our people are what makes us who we are as a company”.
You will use your extensive experience of this sector and your background in flood risk consulting to validate and provide guidance on 1D/2D hydraulic modelling techniques to support Flood Risk Assessments, Flood Alleviation Schemes and Drainage Strategies on a wide range of schemes. Using Hydraulic software packages of your choice, you will work with our current team of Flood Risk Engineers and Technicians to deliver projects that meet client requirements whilst providing technical support to others.
You will be at the heart of Align Property Services and bring your drive, motivation and ambition to be part of a large growth we are seeing in this sector.
To be successful in this position, you will be able to demonstrate the following essential skills and qualifications:
· Degree in Geography, Civil or Environmental Engineering or equivalent with post-qualification experience that enables you to manage project delivery and provide leadership within an engineering consultancy.
· Proven record delivering Flood Alleviation schemes, Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategies. Deep knowledge of the regulatory system to ensure that designs and projects comply with relevant laws and regulations.
· Proficiency in engineering software tools, such as Autocad, QGIS and Hydraulic Modelling software (e.g., Infodrainage, Flow, HEC-RAS, TUFLOW, Flood Modeller)
· Strong project management skills, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
· Able to communicate effectively with team members, clients, stakeholders, and regulatory authorities.
· Leadership skills such as mentoring & team building and engage in activities involved in staying up to date with the latest advancements, technologies, and industry trends to provide cutting-edge solutions and maintain your expertise.
· High standard of ethics and professionalism is essential in any engineering role. This includes ensuring the safety, reliability, and ethical considerations of your designs and decisions.
· Ability to work with clients directly or through project managers. Building and maintaining strong client relationships, understanding their needs, and ability to manage expectations.
· Membership with CIWEM or working towards membership of this professional body.
· Full UK driving license.
Job description
“If you are interested in working for a dynamic, expanding, forward-thinking company, you could be the next leader at Align”
What we can offer you
When you join Align, you will join a team of professionals who feel rewarded for the work they do. Operating in a friendly and professional environment, we want to provide the training and resources to succeed and thrive in your role. Our people are not just numbers, everyone is crucial to the vital services we provide, and we treat everyone in our teams with respect and complete support.
In return for your commitment, we offer:
· A Competitive salary from £65,000 per year dependent on your skills and experience
· Enrolment on to a company pension scheme which we will contribute to up 6%
· 25 days holiday plus bank holidays with opportunity to purchase up to 10 additional annual leave days per leave year.
· Hybrid and a flexible approach to working to support you in a healthy work-life balance.
· Professional development through varying project work
· A benefits scheme which includes a good maternity leave package, cycle2work scheme and our online voucher portal giving access to discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in.
· Stability in your role - public sector security in a private sector industry
How to Apply
To apply, please forward your CV and Supporting Statement to Danielle McDowell (Resourcing Specialist) at danielle.mcdowell@northyorks.gov.uk
To discuss this position in more detail, or for any other questions, please get in touch with Danielle on 07977743718
Closing date: Midnight on the 9th of December 2024
Interviews are planned to take place throughout the recruitment process, if you would like to apply, please do so now and we will respond to you quickly. We reserve the right to remove this vacancy in the event of the position being filled before the proposed deadline.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, any disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, or belief.
Please note, we do not accept applications from agencies and can only consider applications from individuals with right to work within the UK.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* On-site parking
* Store discount
* Work from home
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Northallerton
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