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Job title
Drainage Engineer
Ref no. | BHN581890 |
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Salary | £35 - £40/hour |
Location | North East England, England |
Start date | ASAP |
Job type | Contract 6 months+ |
Job status | Open |
Job summary
My client in the North East is looking for a Drainage/Flood Risk Engineer to work on a contract basis, Outside IR35, starting soon.
Key skills required for this role
flood risk - coastal - drainage - engineer
Important
Drianage/Flood Risk Engineer
Job description
My clieny in the Infrastructure & Commercial section seeks a Contract Drainage Engineer to join their accomplished Flood and Coastal team. As the Lead Local Flood Authority, they deliver a range of flood and coastal projects while offering support to Highways, Bridges, and Structures Teams as needed.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver flood and coastal projects within specific timescales using appropriate software packages
- Conduct inspection, feasibility, design, contract preparation, and site supervision of various projects
- Produce drawings using AutoCAD
- Assist in preparing tender documentation according to industry standard conditions of contract
- Project management of schemes, including client, public, and stakeholder consultation and liaison
- Assess flood risk implications of new development and design drainage strategies
- Utilise GIS for identifying and communicating local flood risk
- Process applications for Ordinary Watercourse Consent
- Raise awareness of the team's role with planners and developers
- Provide technical advice to the team, other colleagues in the City Council, and partner organisations
- Participate in local area studies such as surface water management plans, local flooding investigations, and preparing funding bids
Job Requirements:
- Expertise in hydraulic and drainage design, including sustainable drainage systems
- Experience in flood, drainage, and coastal erosion, particularly related to the Lead Local Flood Authority's responsibilities per the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 (FWMA)
- High level of self-motivation and a flexible approach to working arrangements
- Proficient operational knowledge in relevant areas
If you are a self-motivated Drainage Engineer with a significant experience in flood risk and highway drainage, and you are looking for a rewarding contract role, we invite you to apply now to join their dynamic Flood and Coastal team.