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Drainage Engineer

Ref no. BHN581890
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.

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