Principal Drainage Consultant – Vacancy

GeoSmart Position – Principal Drainage Consultant
Location – Shrewsbury and remote working
Salary range – £35k – £50k
Full time
To apply please email Paul Ellis at paulellis@geosmartinfo.co.uk and reference GVAC016

GeoSmart

Geosmart deliver specialist advice on flood risk, drainage and contaminated land to support property professionals, developers and asset managers. We have established a significant pipeline of work within the property sector and want to expand our capacity for detailed drainage design.

Job Description:

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with enthusiasm and ambition to lead and develop our sustainable drainage team. We are seeking a candidate with a strong background in sustainable drainage, preferably with a masters in Civil Engineering (or equivalent), Chartership and an understanding of the planning and development market. A minimum of seven years’ experience of working in industry is preferred, either as a consultant or directly for a Local Authority

The role will include technical oversight and review, training of junior team members, and input to the development of new products and services. Good project management and client relationship skills are required.

You will be part of the senior team reporting to the Operations Manager and Managing Director. Salary will be highly competitive and commensurate with experience, including the opportunity to participate in the company bonus and share option scheme. You will grow the revenue from our drainage reports and increase the team capacity.

Responsibilities and duties:

• Prepare and review drainage strategies and undertake detailed drainage design, calculations and drawings;
• Write and review technical interpretative reports on flooding and drainage, training junior consultants as required;
• Take an active role in GeoSmart’s commercial development of drainage services, developing new clients, and achieving business development revenue targets;
• Undertake external consultations with regulatory bodies;
• Manage client accounts and attend meetings to represent Geosmart; and
• Prepare proposals and manage projects to deliver on time and to budget.

Role competencies and experience:

• Ability to design all aspects of drainage from conceptual layout to detailed design;
• Competency with CAD design and surface water modelling (Microdrainage) to prepare detailed surface water drainage layouts, sections and construction details;
• Detailed knowledge of sustainable drainage design principles;
• Ability to prepare SuDS management & maintenance plans;
• Competent in foul drainage design;
• A good understanding of the drainage requirements for property development;
• Strong communicator willing to attend client meetings, and holds a driving licence;
• Experience in technical report writing and project management; and
• Innovative outlook and ability to commercialise technical ideas.