Principal Engineer

My Client, a market leading Environmental and Planning Consultancy based in York, is searching for a Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Engineer to join their supportive team.  You will be required to work from the office on a hybrid basis (2 days a week) and help to expand a new team.  

This exciting role will offer candidates the opportunity to join an experienced design team who specialise in infrastructure, flood risk, planning and landscape architecture for public and private sector clients across the UK. With a wide portfolio of projects you will have the chance to design flood risk, drainage and foul drainage solutions for Housing Developers, Local Authorities and Private Sector Clients across the region.    

As a Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Engineer you will be required to complete varied technical work including; 

-Flood Risk Assessments for flood zone 1,2 and 3. 

-Flood Risk Mapping using ArcGIS. 

-Drainage Strategies for Planning Applications.

-Drainage, attenuation and sewerage design using infodrainage, causeway flow and Civils 3D.   

-Access road design for developments. 

-Client meetings to discuss project progress.  

-Develop new business opportunities. 

-Manage and mentor team members, provided technical advice when needed.  

This role offers a competitive salary, substantial benefits package, company benefits and career progression.  You will be required to work from the office on a hybrid basis.   

It is essential that applicants have a strong BSc and/or MSc in Civil Engineering, Environmental Management, Hydrology or Environmental Engineering and experience working for a UK based Consultancy completing flood risk assessments, drainage strategies and design using infodrainage or causeway or Civils 3D.  

Management and business development experience is also required.    

It is essential for applicants to reside locally as you will be required to work from the office, 2 days a week.  

If this role is of interest to you or you would like to discuss other opportunities, please contact Jordanna Morris at Aztrum.