Flood risk and Drainage Engineer
At Land Studio we are looking to do things differently and make a difference in the fight to tackle climate change. We are a leading landscape architecture and engineering design studio working across a range of sectors from residential, education and visitor destination projects. We have created a studio where our designers’ passion for working with nature and tackling climate change can be fully realised within our projects. As a design studio, we provide outstanding quality of service with a nature led design approach that creates holistic solutions, connects people with nature, enhance biodiversity and searches for solutions to climate change.
You’ll be joining a dynamic, growing design studio with a huge vision with both part and full time roles available to join us at our city centre studio in Chester.
About you:
Are you highly organised, goal-oriented, and willing to challenge to get things done?
Can you think outside the box, are proactive and solutions-focused and are willing to go the extra mile?
Do you have an eye for detail and are articulate both in written and spoken word?
Are you committed to your own development both in your area of expertise and in general and a desire to share knowledge?
Do you have flood risk modelling and/or drainage design experience?
If so this role could be for you.
Role Responsibilities
Production of Flood Risk Assessments and Sustainable Drainage Strategies.
Development and detailed design of new flood risk management and sustainable drainage systems (SuDS).
Engagement with strategic partners such as Environment Agency, Natural Resources Wales, Water Authorities, Lead Local Flood Authorities and SAB.
Collaboration with internal and external design team members, clients and technical specialists.
Managing budget and programme control for engineering deliverables.
Experience:
Experience of hydrological design software Causeway Flow and FEH/FSR.
Understanding of legislation and procedures relevant to Flood Risk Management and Drainage.
Degree in Civil Engineering, Water Management, or a related subject, or equivalent years of practical experience.
Experience of multi-tasking, working on several projects and client accounts at any given time.
Ideally experience of working on projects in Wales and Schedule 3 of the Flood and Water Management Act.
The successful candidate has the opportunity to be well rewarded in terms of remuneration, benefits and flexibility as a result of achieving excellence in the position. You will benefit from additional training and upskilling in your role where required and work as part of a team.
If this role sounds ideal to you then please email info@landstudio.com with your CV and Covering letter