We are currently expanding our Environmental Flood Risk team in our Wakefield office.
About the Role
The Environmental Management team in our Wakefield office is currently recruiting for a Flood Risk Consultant or Engineer. The team works on a diverse range of pre and post planning design, including undertaking flood risk assessments, hydraulic modelling, hydrology assessments, SuDS, environmental assessments, and drainage strategies for a range of private and public sector clients. As a result of current work and increased project wins, we are seeking an enthusiastic individual to work as part of the growing team delivering these projects.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
* As Consultant, successfully deliver projects and coordinate with others.
* Carry out technical and other work as required on assigned projects whilst ensuring high levels of safety, quality, and environmental responsibility.
* Engage in client and third-party liaison successfully leading to enhanced reputation and repeat work.
* Execute site-based or office functions, liaising with clients and other contractors’ staff to collect project-specific information as required by the Project Manager.
* Prepare reports, models, calculations, and drawings on assigned projects.
* Carry out other duties identified in the Project Quality Plan on assigned projects.
* Supervise technical work of staff as required by the Department Manager.
* Have a good understanding of all relevant standards, Codes of Practice, Health & Safety Legislation, and current design methods, and provide general technical support to own discipline team members.
* Comply with internal management system procedures.
Qualifications, Experience and Skills required
Essential
* Civil Engineering, Geography degree, or similar.
Experience
* Minimum of two years’ experience of flood risk projects including hydraulic modelling and hydrology assessments.
* Assisting with the preparation of documents for seeking planning permission.
* Assisting with the preparation of business case documentation for seeking funding from various sources.
Skills
* Competent user of Flood Modeller and Tuflow.
* Knowledge of procedures in estimating hydrology for catchments.
* Competent user of GIS software.
* Strong analytical, critical thinking, and organisational skills.
* Ability to work well in teams and provide effective direction to graduates and technicians.
* Good verbal and written communication skills.
* A good understanding of the responsibilities of water companies, lead local flood authorities, and the Environment Agency in relation to flood risk and drainage.
* A practical knowledge and experience of drainage design, assessment, and maintenance work.
* Planning, designing, and implementing SUDS.
* Awareness of MicroDrainage software.
* Awareness of Integrated Urban Drainage Models such as InfoWorks ICM.
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