We are recruiting for an experienced Water Technician to join a growing civil and environmental engineering consultancy delivering drainage, flood alleviation and sustainable water management projects.
The successful Water Technician will work across a varied portfolio of public and private sector schemes, with particular involvement in sustainable drainage systems (SuDS), traditional drainage and flood risk projects.
This position offers involvement throughout the complete project lifecycle, from initial feasibility and concept development through to detailed design and construction.
Water Technician Role
As a Water Technician, you will work alongside senior engineers and other members of the project team to develop technically robust and sustainable drainage solutions.
Key responsibilities will include:
Designing small-scale SuDS schemes
Supporting larger flood alleviation projects
Working on both public and private sector projects
Supporting projects from feasibility and concept through to detailed design and construction
Developing hydraulic models
Producing civil engineering design packages
Preparing and reviewing technical drawings
Liaising with clients and project stakeholders
Supporting projects through the design and approval process
Working closely with senior engineers
Assisting with the development of junior team members
Managing workloads across multiple projects
Ensuring work is completed in accordance with relevant technical and safety requirementsWater Technician Requirements
The successful Water Technician should have a strong civil or environmental engineering background with experience in drainage, water or flood-related projects.
You will ideally have:
Relevant Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering or similar degree / Master's qualification
Strong CAD skills
Experience using InfoDrainage or similar drainage design software
Working knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015
Experience producing civil engineering design information
Strong Microsoft Office skills
Ability to manage and contribute to multiple projects
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong client and stakeholder communication skills
Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
A proactive and enthusiastic approachExperience with the following would be particularly advantageous:
Civil 3D
Revit
Flood risk management
Hydraulic modelling
Foul water design
GIS software
Previous local authority or council project experienceWater Technician Salary & Benefits
The Water Technician will receive a salary of £50,000-£60,000, alongside a comprehensive benefits package including:
£50,000-£60,000 salary
Flexible working
Workplace pension
Monthly wellbeing allowance
Professional institution membership funding
Training and continued professional development
Support towards professional accreditation and chartership
Employee profit share scheme following 12 months' service
Opportunity to work from the Richmond upon Thames officeThe consultancy works across civil, environmental and water engineering, delivering projects designed to improve infrastructure, manage flood risk and provide more sustainable approaches to drainage.
This opportunity would suit a Water Technician looking to take on technically interesting projects with exposure to SuDS, drainage design, hydraulic modelling and flood alleviation.
The position also provides the Water Technician with the opportunity to develop professionally while working alongside experienced engineers and contributing to the development of more junior members of the team.
If you are an experienced Water Technician with a civil or environmental engineering background and strong drainage, SuDS or hydraulic modelling experience, please apply today
Salary description
£50000.00 - £60000.00 per year