Senior Engineer (Flood Risk Management)

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Civil Engineer with a minimum of 7 years experience in flood risk management, hydrology, or related field to join our Flood Risk Management team.

The ideal candidate will be chartered and possess strong technical expertise, project management skills, and the ability to lead and mentor junior staff. This role requires a proactive individual who can drive project success, ensure client satisfaction, and contribute to the growth of our water resources team.

Key Responsibilities include the following:

• Lead and manage complex flooding and hydrology projects from the initial concept stage right through to handover stage, including hydraulic modelling, flood risk assessments, and drainage design.
• Develop and review technical reports, design documentation, and project proposals.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to project teams, ensuring high-quality deliverables.
• Liaise with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory authorities to obtain project approvals and ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
• Mentor and support the professional development of junior engineers.
• Participate in business development activities, including tendering for new work.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the client’s satisfaction.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, best practices, and advancements in flooding and hydrology.

Minimum Requirements:

• Third level degree qualification in Engineering.
• Ideally 10 years’ post graduate experience with minimum of 7 years’ experience in flood risk management, hydrology or related field.
• Strong understanding of flood risk management principles.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines including experience using MS Project or Primavera P6
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain client relationships.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team of engineers, hydrologists, modellers and environmental scientists/ecologists to achieve tight deadlines with a high standard of work.

Interested? Apply now!