At a Glance
- Tasks: Design drainage solutions and assess flood risks for diverse development projects.
- Company: Join a globally recognised consultancy with a strong presence in the UK and Ireland.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Collaborative team atmosphere with excellent career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on sustainable engineering solutions across various sectors.
- Qualifications: Degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering or related field; experience in drainage design preferred.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
Vickerstock are pleased to be partnering with a globally recognised multidisciplinary consultancy delivering innovative solutions across the built environment, infrastructure and environmental sectors. As the business continues to deliver a strong pipeline of development and infrastructure projects, they are seeking a Flood Risk / Drainage Engineer to join their Belfast team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer with a background in drainage design, flood risk assessment or sustainable water management to join an established technical team, working on a diverse range of projects across residential, industrial, retail, commercial and mixed-use developments.
Why this opportunity?
- Join a highly respected multidisciplinary consultancy with a strong presence across the UK and Ireland
- Work within an experienced flood and drainage team delivering projects across multiple sectors
- Gain exposure to a varied portfolio of development and infrastructure schemes
- Develop your technical expertise across drainage design, flood risk and sustainable development solutions
- Work collaboratively alongside engineers, environmental specialists, planners and wider technical teams
- Be part of a supportive environment where technical knowledge and professional development are encouraged
Your new role as Flood Risk / Drainage Engineer
Working within the flood and drainage team in Belfast, you will support the delivery of technical solutions for a wide range of development projects. You will be involved in both design delivery and technical reporting, working closely with clients, project teams and stakeholders. You will be responsible for:
- Producing drainage designs to support planning applications and construction projects across residential, industrial, retail and mixed-use developments
- Preparing technical reports, assessments and supporting documentation for planning and regulatory submissions
- Undertaking flood risk assessments and supporting the development of flood mitigation solutions
- Developing sustainable drainage solutions (SuDS) and drainage strategies in line with project requirements
- Preparing technical calculations, drawings and design information
- Liaising with clients, local authorities, contractors and multidisciplinary project teams
- Supporting projects from initial feasibility through to detailed design and construction stages
- Contributing to the delivery of innovative and sustainable engineering solutions
What you will need to succeed as Flood Risk / Drainage Engineer
To be considered for this opportunity, you should demonstrate:
- Technical experience: A degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geography, Hydrology or a related discipline
- Experience delivering drainage design, flood risk assessments or related water management projects
- Approximately 5 years' post-graduate experience preferred, although candidates with strong relevant experience will be considered
- Experience preparing technical reports and supporting planning or construction submissions
- Good understanding of drainage principles, flood risk management and sustainable development solutions
- Experience with relevant design software packages would be advantageous
Additional requirements:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage technical outputs and meet project deadlines
- A collaborative approach with the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams
- A proactive attitude with an interest in developing technical expertise
What's in it for you?
In return, you can expect:
- A competitive salary package depending on experience
- The opportunity to join one of the world's leading engineering and environmental consultancies
- Exposure to a diverse portfolio of development and infrastructure projects
- The opportunity to work alongside experienced flood risk, drainage and environmental specialists
- Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression
- A supportive and collaborative working environment
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, or similar flood risk, drainage and civil engineering roles across Northern Ireland and Ireland, please contact Brian Mitchell at Vickerstock Recruitment.
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