Senior Drainage & SuDS Engineer

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Company Description

Job Title: Senior Drainage & SuDS Engineer

Division: Flood

Location: London

About Us

Ayesa is a global engineering consultancy with over 13,000 employees, where our UK & Ireland business combines international strength with the agility and autonomy of an SME.

With a presence in 40 countries, Ayesa has built a strong international reputation across a diverse range of engineering disciplines. Our expertise includes water and flood infrastructure, transportation, marine and coastal engineering, geoscience, environmental services, energy, and building structures.

Our UK & Ireland teams deliver technically challenging, varied projects that develop broad expertise without confining people to narrow roles - offering the opportunity to make a meaningful local impact while benefiting from the stability, knowledge, and career opportunities of a well-established global organisation.

Position

What You Will Be Doing:

The ideal candidate will have excellent inter-personal skills with good leadership potential and be able to communicate effectively with other project managers in the company. Whilst the successful candidate will start off providing technical advice in their area of expertise we will be looking to that person to develop a small team which can provide the following range of services;

• Flood risk assessments in accordance with local and national policy and guidance;
• Surface & foul water management plans and drainage designs using software design packages;
• Detailed drainage design drawings and specifications including use of GIS & CAD software; liaison with TerraConsult CAD team as appropriate;
• Resolution of engineering issues identified during planning and permit applications, supporting clients in gaining the necessary approvals;
• Construction support including input to method statements, dealing with queries from site and supervision;
• Design of Surface Water Management systems on major waste facility and quarry developments in the UK;
• Development of project costings including materials quantities & specifications ;
• Internal Project Management: preparation of quotations, project planning, financial control and Invoicing;
• Complying with Designer Duties under the CDM regulations;
• Liaising with Public and Private Sector Clients, Party Organisations and Stakeholders;

Requirements

What You Bring:

• Relevant degree in civil, water or environmental engineering or equivalent;
• Chartered or working towards Chartership;
• A minimum of 7 years of relevant post-graduate experience;
• Detailed knowledge of drainage design including Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems;
• Working knowledge of relevant UK codes of practice;
• Experience of Micro Drainage design software or similar;
• Strong business development skills, networking ability and involvement in wider industry forums, with the appropriate experience and contacts;
• UK driving licence.

Other information

What We Offer:

We offer a competitive salary package along with a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support your professional growth and enhance your overall well-being:

• Competitive Salary: We offer a competitive salary package to attract and retain top talent in the industry.
• Flexible Working: Enjoy flexible working hours and hybrid working, allowing you to achieve a better work-life balance.
• Employer Pension Match Scheme: We offer a pension match scheme to help you secure your financial future.
• Income Protection: Receive support in safeguarding your income in the event of illness or injury.
• Life Assurance: Gain peace of mind with life assurance coverage.
• Training and Development Programme: Access a range of training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.
• Family & Well-Being Support: Benefit from our Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Benefits and our confidential support services to address personal or professional challenges, included in our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Sports and Social: Engage in our vibrant sports and social activities to foster a sense of community and well-being among our team members.
• Increased Annual Leave: 25 days' annual leave plus statutory bank holidays, enjoy increased annual leave entitlements based on years of service.
• Recognition Awards: Receive recognition for your contributions through our awards program, celebrating achievements and excellence.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.