Senior / Principal River Engineer

Waterman Aspen welcomes engineers and technical specialists to make their mark by working on some of the biggest infrastructure projects or in delivering professional services across the UK. We specialise in secondment services, providing the right people, with the right skills for the job, at the right time. Our diverse client base includes local authorities, consultancies, public bodies and construction companies. We take pride in supporting our colleagues throughout their careers. We're a people-centric organisation, placing mutual respect and dignity in the highest regard. This is reflected in our approach to issues such as mental health and wellbeing, family friendly policies, social value, and net zero. We're a Disability Confident Employer and an accredited Real Living Wage Employer. We have big ambitions for the future, and we'd love for you to be part of it. Your career with Waterman Aspen... You'll get all the benefits of being employed by us, while working on a variety of projects for our clients. Joining Waterman Aspen as a Senior/Principal River Engineer will see you as a key member of the Water and Environment South team and you can expect:

• A varied client base where you can apply and develop your skills
• Buy-in from clients to assist in your technical progression
• Further exposure to your chosen industry - increasing your awareness, knowledge and sharpening your skills
• The flexibility to broaden your horizons with each new secondment, without changing your employer
• Career development and training to reach your professional or academic qualification goals supported by our own network of mentors and managers
• Paid subscription to a professional body of your choice
• Regular social events and volunteering opportunities
  
  UK experience within a public, private or third-sector UK-based client.
• Degree in a related technical field (environmental / civil engineering) or equivalent experience, and be a member of an appropriate institution.
• Hands on design experience in flood risk management and river engineering projects, from inception through to detailed design.
• Good understanding and knowledge of design principles, techniques, policy, guidance and best practice.
• Design experience in flood walls and embankments, weirs, hydraulic structures, culverts and scour protection.
• Experience with appraisal of flood risk costs and benefits and technical and business case reporting.
• Able to check and review calculations and technical deliverables.
• Chartered or working towards chartered status.
• Good communication skills.
Desirable:
• A full UK driving licence
• Relevant design software skills GIS Mapping, AutoCAD
  
  You'll get this and so much more...
As a salaried colleague, you'll get a salary in line with your experience, skills and location along with an industry-leading benefits package:
• Company car or car allowance
• Contribution to commuting mileage
• Permanent health insurance
• 25 days annual leave (option to buy up to 5 more), in addition to the normal public holidays (based on a 40 hour week, pro rata for part-time colleagues)
• Company pension contribution
• Salary sacrifice to buy additional benefits
• 1 paid Waterman Aspen in the Community Day to volunteer in your local community