We have an opening for an Associate Director level Engineer who specialises in Flood Risk & Drainage to join our client’s flagship London team.
You’ll be joining a team of Engineers who specialise in project delivery through the whole project life cycle, from initial land acquisition, planning support and design, through to scheme implementation and handover. You can expect to work with public/private sector land promoters and house builders, developers, signature architects, Government, and local authorities.
What’s on offer
- Hybrid / Flexible working
- Car Allowance
- Enhanced annual leave
- Enhanced maternity / paternity leave
- Bonus scheme
- Private medical insurance
- Highstreet discounts
- & more
The role
- Develop and nurture excellent relationships with key clients, ensuring their needs are met and expectations exceeded.
- Display strong interpersonal and communication skills, thriving both independently and as a collaborator.
- Manage and execute projects within agreed upon timeframes and budgets.
- Oversee a team producing Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategy Reports.
- Lead a team in the preparation and submission of S104 applications, providing crucial drainage design support for S106 and S278 designs.
- Utilise your comprehensive understanding of industry guidelines including NPPF, SuDS Manual, The Design and Construction Guidance, and related technical standards.
- Review technical reports, effectively conveying complex technical information in a clear and concise manner.
- Lead discussions with the Lead Local Flood Authorities, (LLFA), Environment Agency, (EA) and Water Authorities, (WA).
What you need to succeed
- Chartered Engineer, (CEng) status with the ICE or CIWEM.
- Driving business development by being embedded within local networks of decision makers and establishing lasting relationships.
- Winning work from key accounts and align the business to secure major opportunities and an increasing order book.
- Leading and support bids by contributing reviewing and authorising submissions and by demonstrating added value both commercially and technically.
- Proven track record in building and maintaining strong client relationships.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work both independently and collaboratively.
- Strong experience in preparing and submitting S104 applications and providing drainage design support for S106 and S278 designs.
- Detailed knowledge of industry guidelines such as NPPF, SuDS Manual, The Design and Construction Guidance, and relevant technical standards.
- Excellent technical reporting writing and review skills.
- Providing strategic direction and highly visible leadership.