Senior Drainage Consultant

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 join our sustainable drainage team. We are seeking a candidate with a strong background in sustainable drainage, preferably with a relevant degree and an understanding of the planning and development market. A minimum of five years’ experience of working in industry is preferred, either as a consultant or directly for a Local Authority.

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

Salary will be highly competitive and commensurate with experience.

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 and/or Causeway Flow) 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.

Job Description:

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with enthusiasm and ambition to join our sustainable drainage team. We are seeking a candidate with a strong background in sustainable drainage, preferably with a relevant degree and an understanding of the planning and development market. A minimum of two years’ experience of drainage design is preferred, either as a consultant or directly for a Local Authority.

The role will include drainage design and contribution to the development of new products and services.

Salary will be highly competitive and commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities and duties:

• Prepare drainage strategies and undertake detailed drainage design, calculations and drawings;
• Write and review technical interpretative reports on flooding and drainage;
• Take an active role in GeoSmart’s commercial development of drainage services, developing new clients, and achieving business development revenue targets; and
• Undertake external consultations with regulatory bodies.

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 and/or Causeway Flow) 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 and holds a driving licence; and
• Experience in technical report writing and project management.

Please email recruitment@geosmartinfo.co.uk with the reference GVAC029 to apply.