Principal Flood Risk Engineer

Are you an experienced Senior or already Principal Engineer looking for a brand new opportunity in Manchester? In addition to the 8 other established offices, my client has just opened a new office in Manchester city centre and is looking to grow the team with talented individuals.
The key priority to begin with due to workload is the Flood Risk and Drainage team. They are looking for a Principal Engineer to join the company, help lead projects, and assist the Associate and Director with growing the team.
My client specializes in providing sustainable development solutions from business case, due-diligence, initial concept, through planning and delivery on site. A key element to the role will be having an understanding of the legislative background relating to flood risk and drainage, planning, undertaking detail design, and managing the design process. The individual will be responsible for the financial performance of a small team of engineers delivering FRA's and the detailed design of foul and surface water SuDS. In addition, the successful candidate will have relevant experience in delivering flood alleviation schemes for both public and private sector clients.
Principal Accountabilities

1. You will have a minimum of 6 to 8 years' experience and your principal role will be the day-to-day supervising of a small team of engineers.
2. You will prepare fee proposals and manage the financial and technical aspects of your own projects.
3. The role will require you to prepare Flood Risk Assessments, undertake conceptual and detail design of flood protection measures and drainage strategies, leading to planning applications or construction drawings.
4. You can expect to be active on a number of projects/client accounts at any given time.
5. You will be expected to mentor and develop junior engineers and engage with clients.
6. A key element of your experience will be the design of flood alleviation schemes, foul and surface water/SuDS systems.
7. Having a solid working knowledge of Microdrainage, InfoDrainage, and PDSFlow is a must.
8. Experience in the use of QGIS and river modelling software, along with highways design and earthworks strategies, would be an advantage.
9. You will report to an Associate Director or Board Director.

Preferred Qualifications/Education
You will hold a degree in Civil Engineering or an appropriate science or equivalent commercial experience and responsibility. You will either have or be approaching CEng (MICE, or CIWEM) status or equivalent commercial experience.
Preferred Competencies/Skills

1. Preparation of Flood Risk Assessments in Flood Zone 1, 2, and 3;
2. Undertake conceptual and detail design of surface water flood alleviation works;
3. Preparation of complex foul and surface water drainage strategies (incorporating SuDS techniques) to a detailed design standard (suitable for outline/detailed planning and s104 submission);
4. Expert knowledge of Microdrainage, InfoDrainage, and Flow software Package;
5. Preparation of water chapters for Environmental Statements;
6. Project Management;
7. Good written and spoken communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.

Knowledge
Ideally, you will have a solid knowledge of how the planning system operates, as well as being well versed in current policy and design guidance (NPPF, PPG, FWMA 2010, WIA 1991, LDA 1991, SuDS Manual, Sewers for Adoption/Design and Construction Guidance - Sewerage Sector guidance, etc.).
Previous Experience
Probably from a consultancy background with a heavy bias towards private sector work.