Drainage Engineer

Location:

North Lincolnshire

Rate: £45-£55 per hour (Umbrella PAYE)

Contract:

Initial 6-month contract with a strong likelihood of extension

Working Arrangements: 2-3 days per week in the area, with additional site attendance when required

Exciting Opportunity for a Drainage Engineer in North Lincolnshire

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Drainage Engineer to join a Local Authority Drainage and Coastal Defence team. The role will focus on the investigation, design and delivery of flood-risk, highway drainage and coastal-defence schemes across the area.

You will support the council in fulfilling its responsibilities as a Lead Local Flood Authority, Coastal Protection Authority and Highway Authority, while helping to deliver a multi-million-pound capital programme.

• Planning, designing, procuring and supervising drainage, flood-alleviation and coastal-defence schemes.
• Managing projects from initial investigation through to construction and completion.
• Investigating property and highway flooding incidents and preparing Section 19 reports.
• Managing contractors undertaking CCTV surveys, high-pressure jetting and civil engineering repairs.
• Producing technical drawings, reports, specifications, risk assessments and project documentation.
• Monitoring project programmes, budgets, quality and health and safety compliance.
• Liaising with the Environment Agency, Internal Drainage Boards, Anglian Water, contractors and internal council teams.
• Providing technical advice to residents, businesses, landowners and other stakeholders.
• Supporting the response to flooding events and pollution incidents when required.

• Delivering drainage, flood-risk management, highway drainage or coastal-defence schemes.
• Managing engineering projects and contractors from inception through to completion.
• Undertaking flood investigations, asset management, data collection and engineering design.
• Producing and interpreting technical drawings, reports and specifications.
• Knowledge of flood-risk legislation, health and safety requirements, procurement and contract management.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Strong stakeholder-management, communication and problem-solving skills.
• A minimum Level 5 qualification in Civil Engineering, Highways, Transportation, Flood-Risk Management or a related discipline.
• A current driving licence and access to your own transport.
• Previous Local Authority highways or drainage experience would be advantageous.