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Job title: Drainage Engineer
Type: Salaried or PAYE
Salary: Dependent on experience, skills and location
An introduction to our unique company
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. Were 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. Were a Disability Confident Employer and an accredited Real Living Wage Employer.
We have big ambitions for the future, and wed love for you to be part of it.
Your career with Waterman Aspen
Youll get all the benefits of being employed by us, while working on a variety of projects for our clients. Joining Waterman Aspen as a Drainage Engineer will see you as a key member of the Water and Environment West 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
Experience required
Essential:
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.
Technical experience in UK drainage standards including SuDS.
Experience of producing flood risk assessments and developing drainage designs using industry standard drainage modelling software (InfoDrainage / MicroDrainage or Causeway Flow) and technically competent in fundamental hydraulic design principles.
Efficient in the use of AutoCAD and Civils3D.
A successful track record in working with design teams to deliver small to large scale infrastructure projects.
Experience working in diverse multi-disciplined teams to produce deliverables to a high standard.
Experience working in client facing environments and ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders to deliver positive outcomes.
Desirable:
A full UK driving licence.
Chartered Member or working towards chartered membership of a professional institution such as CIWEM, ICE, etc.
Youll get this and so much more
As a salaried colleague, youll 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
