Principal River Engineer

Do you have what it takes to transform society?

We are currently looking for a talented and motivated Principal River Engineer to join our Flooding and Water Management Team. The role would ideally be based in Leeds with flexible working. You will join a growing team of flood risk and sustainable drainage experts, hydraulic modellers, hydrologists, geomorphologists, civil engineers, and water quality specialists. Sweco are striving to address environmental and societal challenges. As part of the Water Environment Department you will promote the sustainable management of water resources, helping to protect the water environment, make people and places safer and more resilient to flood risk and climate change. We promise a meaningful job where your work will drive environmental, economic and societal development.

What does the role involve?

As a Principal Civil/Hydraulic Engineer specialising in river engineering you'll represent Sweco as a discipline lead in technical project meetings, supervise the work of less experienced colleagues and provide technical and professional guidance to aid their development. You will lead on the preparation of engineering studies and calculations and outline to detailed civil engineering design; overseeing the production of design specifications, drawings and schedules. You will be the ‘go to’ person in the team for all matters relating to flood infrastructure and river restoration design. You will work in close partnership with our clients and contractors, building strong relationships that will enhance the company’s reputation and help secure further work.

This role will present you with a fantastic opportunity to further develop your technical and management skills whilst supporting our continued team growth.

For candidates seeking a broader career path, we can provide a blend of additional roles covering project management, business development, line management, mentoring and resource management.

To be successful in this role you’ll possess:

• Degree in Civil Engineering or similar. A Masters in a relevant engineering subject is desirable.
• Chartered Engineer Status with a relevant professional institution.
• Experience of working as part of an engineering consultancy within the water industry, including multi-disciplinary schemes.
• Knowledge of flood and coastal erosion risk management.
• Knowledge and experience of flood defence infrastructure, watercourse and wastewater infrastructure design, including an understanding of the basics and the integration of multidisciplinary elements including process engineering and MEICA.
• Knowledge and experience of the stages of design throughout the project life cycle.
• Strong interpersonal / team working skills with a good working relationship with all levels of an organisation, clients and contractors.
• Experience of project managing design schemes in this environment including management of stakeholders and clients.
• Strong understanding of designer’s responsibilities under CDM regulations.
• Experience in design, contract and preparation, tender assessment and contract administration.
• Experience in site supervision / management of contractors.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

If you believe you have the skill set required, are keen to join a business with genuine opportunities for career progression, then we’d love to hear from you.

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About Us

Transforming society together, we're planning and designing sustainable communities and cities of the future.

Solving the great societal challenges of our time is more relevant, demanding and inspiring than ever before. At Sweco, we bring together experts with different perspectives and skills to develop solutions that address the challenges of urbanisation, harness the positive power of digitalisation and make societies more sustainable.

We offer our clients a combination of global expertise and local presence, adapted to their business and reality. Our ambition is to be our clients’ most relevant partner, working together to help them solve their challenges, today and into the future.

Sweco is committed to enabling all its colleagues to achieve a great balance between work and their other priorities, such as caring responsibilities, leisure activities, further learning or other interests. We offer flexible start and finish times, part time and hybrid working options so that you can flex your hours around your day to day needs.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

It’s important to us that that all our colleagues thrive at work - we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects the contribution individuals can bring to Sweco. We aim to promote equality, inclusivity and diversity for everyone.

Here at Sweco we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity.

We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant to ensure those who serve or have served, and their families, are treated fairly. To find out more The Armed Forces Covenant - Our Commitments | Sweco UK.

We are also proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer, and will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

If I have a disability, can I get help (e.g. “reasonable adjustments”) with the application process?

If you’re an applicant with a disability that requires a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to use the online application system and need an alternative method for applying, please contact GB_Function-HR-Resourcing@sweco.co.uk for assistance.

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Please note: we reserve the right to close vacancies before the advertised closing date.