My Local authority client is urgently looking to recruit a drainage and flood risk engineer to join there housing team.

The Drainage and Flood Risk Engineer is critical role within the Property Services Team with responsibilities including:

• The management of day to day drainage maintenance including surface water drainage issues.
• Respond to consultations from the Local Planning Authority (LPA) on minor planning applications with regard to flooding and surface water drainage.
• Designing and managing a diverse range of projects through from conception to completion, ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget and to the highest standards.
• Work collaboratively across the organisation to build and develop our resilience to climate change and flood risk.
• Engaging and consulting with a wide range of stakeholders from contractors, consultants, community groups and other government agencies on flooding and drainage matters.

Qualification / experience

•  Knowledge of  flood risk, sustainable drainage and ordinary watercourses.
• Knowledge of current best practice regarding sustainable urban drainage systems (SuDS), design and calculations.
• Experience of reviewing and influencing plans relating to drainage and improving flood risk by negotiating with developers and other external partners.
• Knowledge and skills in the use of AutoCad and Mirco Drainage software.
• Experience of assessment or design of engineering works affecting watercourses.

To hear more about the role contact o.whittaker@redkingresourcing.com