Senior Flood Engineer - Amey in Cardiff

We deliver forward-thinking solutions for the world’s biggest asset owners, transforming the places where we live, work, and travel. Our success comes from a practical approach. We pride ourselves on solving complex challenges with original thinking, then turning it into a reality. Amey Engineering teams improve the environment and create sustainable flooding solutions across the UK, by working in partnership with a range of clients, providing consultancy design services for Local Authorities, Strategic and Local transport providers and organisations delivering National Infrastructure. We make our towns and cities better places to live by improving connectivity, flood resilience, sustainability and quality of life.

The Role

Due to the increased workload, we are seeking to recruit Senior Flood Engineers. The successful candidate will undertake and oversee the production of Flood Management design, working within a dedicated flood management design engineering team. The successful candidate will work collaboratively within the Flooding and Water Management team in our Belfast or Cardiff offices, providing effective support and assistance to the engineers and team leaders on a variety of flood schemes. We have been confirmed as the lead engineering consultant working with the NI Department for Infrastructure (DFI) on their Water and Departmental Delivery contract for the next five years, as well as NI Transport Asset Management and Translink contracts. We are working on a range of flood management projects for Regional Authorities in Wales, South‑West and Midlands areas, National Highways and National Rail, and looking to expand further in these areas.

Being an experienced Senior Flood Engineer at Amey Consulting, you’ll have the chance to focus on the parts of your role you most enjoy. Whether it’s further training to broaden your skills, working more closely with your clients to build relationships, or having the opportunity to develop leadership capabilities, our environment is one of collaboration and support where the direction of your career is led by you.

In a typical week you will:

• Develop flood designs following the client’s requirements and relevant design standards
• Represent the business stream in multi‑disciplined project teams
• Prepare and check the feasibility studies, appraisal and assessment reports
• Development of engineering solutions and presentation of engineering options
• Produce and check flood design concepts, design details, drawings specifications and other technical documents
• Assist in the preparation and monitoring of the budget for projects including the planning, monitoring and reporting of project resources
• Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with the client and other relevant stakeholders
• Support the preparation of bids and delivery of services on other contracts
• Inspection work, feasibility studies, cost estimating for works and fees
• Undertake site supervision duties of contractors when required

We want to hear from you if you have:

• A keen interest in flood engineering and you can demonstrate experience and expertise, probably gained in an Engineer/ Senior Engineer role or equivalent
• A Bachelors or Masters degree in an appropriate subject
• Chartered status held with an appropriate professional body and at least 5 years post graduate experience in the feasibility, design, supervision and overall management of flood risk management based civil engineering projects
• Ability to produce or oversee the production of technically sound engineering solutions, complying with all relevant technical standards and client requirements
• Experience in undertaking project related tasks associated with health, safety and welfare, e.g. Construction (Design and Management) Regulations or equivalent
• Knowledge of the application of technical governance procedures within a consulting engineering environment
• Strong analytical, written, communication and presentation skills. Excellent teamwork skills.

In return:

• Competitive salary
• Exceptional development and progression plan
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Additional Leave Purchase Scheme
• Amey Rewards Portal including healthcare, dental and childcare vouchers

What else is better about working for Amey? Our success comes from a practical approach. We pride ourselves on solving complex challenges with original, real‑world thinking, then turning it into a reality. Your solutions will have an impact, making a genuine difference in people’s lives. It’s what makes a career with us unlike any other. We value collective expertise, but also the spark one person can bring. As one of us, you can be you, because your individuality is an asset. You’ll be surrounded by people who want you to thrive and embrace new challenges. You’ll work in a team that is open‑minded and where every idea will count. You’ll be stretched, but always supported. We well recognise your hard work and look after your well‑being too. You’ll be empowered to play your part and achieve, encouraged to fulfil your ambition as well as the shared one. We don’t believe in typical: we believe a diversity of backgrounds and skills create the best environment and opportunities. It means we ask better questions to arrive at better answers because we learn from each other’s perspectives. And this means better outcomes for our clients, our communities and ourselves.