Senior Drainage & SuDS Engineer

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Company Description

Job Title: Senior Drainage & SuDS Engineer

Division: Flood

Location: London

About Us

Ayesa Engineering is a leading multidisciplinary engineering and project management firm with more than 60 years of experience shaping the future of the built environment. With more than 3,200 professionals in over 16 countries across the globe, the company offers innovative design, construction supervision, and consulting services in key sectors, including transportation, water, buildings and cities, and energy. A Top 50 Global Engineering firm, Ayesa Engineering is recognised for its technical excellence and its ability to manage complex infrastructure projects for public and private clients, combining deep sector expertise with a commitment to sustainability and cutting-edge solutions.

Position

What You Will Be Doing:

We are seeking an experienced Drainage Engineer with strong expertise in UK Flood Risk Management (FRM), Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS), Flood Risk Assessments (FRA), Natural Flood Management (NFM), drainage strategy development and Flood Risk Activity Permits (FRAPs).

You will contribute to the delivery of flood resilience and drainage solutions across public and private sector projects across UK and Ireland, supporting infrastructure schemes, development planning and flood alleviation initiatives.

This role is ideal for someone with solid UK flood risk experience who is looking to take the next step within a growing and forward-thinking water team.

What you will be doing:
• Deliver Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs) in accordance with UK planning policy and regulatory guidance including developed surface water drainage strategies and SuDS in accordance with CIRIA C753 and Non-Statutory Technical Standards.
• Develop flood risk management strategies for development and infrastructure projects.
• Design drainage and SuDS schemes from concept through to detailed design and construction support including Natural Flood Management (NFM) and nature-based flood solutions including:

• Greenfield runoff assessments and discharge rate calculations.
• Attenuation systems including basins, ponds, tanks and swales.
• Below-ground drainage networks and conveyance systems.
• Drainage layouts, levels strategies and technical approval drawings.
• Coordinating drainage design with highways, earthworks and utilities.
• Integration into biodiversity, public realm and landscape design.
• Climate change allowances.

• Prepare and manage Flood Risk Activity Permit (FRAP) applications and regulator engagement.
• Liaise with Local Planning Authorities, Lead Local Flood Authorities (LLFAs), the Environment Agency and other stakeholders.
• Undertake hydraulic modelling of surface water drainage systems working with the Cork based modelling team when required.
• Support planning applications, technical approvals and discharge of conditions.
• Ensure compliance with current UK flood risk legislation, standards and CDM Regulations.
• Flood defence and alleviation design responsibility - Transform a preliminary high-level option into a comprehensive design for planning and then detailed design for construction mainly working as a drainage specialist member of a wider team.
• Working as member of project team to deliver quality services to Clients.
• The successful individual must be able to work to tight deadlines within a Quality Management System.
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations to market SUDS expertise to wide variety of clients.

Requirements

What You Bring:
• Significant experience of co-ordination and managing the design of drainage solutions to include SuDS and surface water drainage strategies.
• Strong understanding of UK Flood Risk Management, including Flood and Water Management Act 2010, NPPF & Planning Practice Guidance (Flood Risk & Coastal Change), EA climate change allowances, CIRIA C753 SuDS Manual, Non-Statutory Technical Standards for SuDS.
• Experience working with Environment Agency (EA), Lead Local Flood Authorities (LLFAs), Local Planning Authorities.
• Experience of working directly with clients in a specialist technical capacity supporting Project Managers and Directors.
• Familiar with and capable of delivering Flood Risk Assessments/Activity Permits, Flood Consequence Assessments and Surface Water Drainage Strategies in compliance with strict quality criteria.
• Project Management skills to include contract administration of surveys, site investigations and other 3 party inputs to the design process.
• Establishing requirements and making design decisions.

Skills and knowledge
• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering field.
• 5-7 years post-graduate experience with at least 5 years involvement in Drainage and Flood Risk Management.
• Chartered status or equivalent preferred, but candidates that can aim to achieve chartership within 12 months will also be considered.
• Experience using industry-standard software such as:

• InfoDrainage/MicroDrainage/Causeway Flow
• TUFLOW / Flood Modeller / HEC-RAS (desirable)
• AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D (desirable)
• GIS software (desirable)

• Ability to interpret flood mapping, model outputs and hydrological data.
• Strong technical reporting and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong background in compliance with health & safety design regulations.

Other information

What We Offer:

• 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.