Senior Civil Engineer (Flood & Reservoir Engineering)

About Pell Frischmann

Pell Frischmann is a specialist advisory and technical consultancy operating across the built and natural environment, helping to shape a better future for the communities in which we work. We offer consultancy services, with access to specialist sister companies and partners, to support both public and private-sector clients. We work across sectors encompassing buildings, infrastructure, and regeneration.

Originally formed in 1926, we have a unique heritage in delivering client-focused solutions that deliver value through our commercial awareness, sustainable aspirations, and innovative approach. Our distinctive future is defined by our ownership; Pell Frischmann is a part of RSBG SE, the patient capital investment arm of RAG-Stiftung. RAG-Stiftung is a foundation with the long-term public purpose to deal with the environmental and social commitments resulting from the closing of Germany’s coal mining industry. RSBG SE’s mission is to generate sustainable funds for the foundation; so, our work directly contributes to the challenge of fighting global pollution and climate change.

Location: Flexible across UK offices / Hybrid Working

Grade: Open to candidates from Engineer to Principal level

About The Role

We are looking for a talented Civil Engineer to join our growing Flood and Water Management team, supporting the delivery of flood alleviation schemes, reservoir and storage infrastructure projects, sustainable drainage solutions and wider water sector programmes across the UK.

Whether you are an experienced Engineer looking for the next step, a Senior Engineer seeking greater project responsibility, or a Principal/Associate-level professional interested in technical leadership, we would love to hear from you.

You'll play a key role in delivering innovative and sustainable solutions that help communities, clients and infrastructure adapt to the challenges of climate change, increasing flood risk and water resource demands.

Working alongside multidisciplinary teams, you will contribute to projects ranging from feasibility and outline design through to detailed design, construction support and asset management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver the civil design of flood risk management and water infrastructure projects.
• Develop solutions for reservoir storage, balancing ponds, attenuation systems and flood alleviation schemes.
• Undertake hydraulic and hydrological assessments to inform engineering design.
• Design earthworks, embankments, spillways, outlet structures and associated civil infrastructure.
• Deliver surface water and drainage strategies, including Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS).
• Prepare and review technical reports, calculations, design packages and specifications.
• Support reservoir safety inspections, improvements and statutory compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with clients, regulators, stakeholders and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Manage project delivery, budgets, programmes and resources where appropriate.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and graduates.
• Contribute to business development activities, framework opportunities and client relationship management.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience in the planning, design or delivery of flood risk, water management or reservoir projects.
• Knowledge of UK design standards, industry guidance and regulatory requirements.
• Experience producing engineering calculations, reports and technical designs.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.

Desirable

• Chartered Engineer status (CEng) or working towards chartership.
• Experience working with Environment Agency, local authorities, water companies or infrastructure clients.
• Knowledge of Reservoirs Act requirements and reservoir safety principles.
• Experience with hydraulic modelling software such as Flood Modeller, HEC-RAS, TUFLOW or similar.
• Understanding of Water Framework Directive, environmental assessments and permitting requirements.
• Experience managing project finances, programmes and client relationships.

What You'll Be Working On

Projects May Include

• Flood alleviation and flood defence schemes.
• Reservoir and water storage infrastructure.
• Dam, embankment and spillway design.
• Surface water management and drainage strategies.
• Nature-based flood risk management solutions.
• SuDS and blue-green infrastructure projects.
• Water resources and resilience schemes.
• River restoration and catchment management projects.
• Major infrastructure and development projects requiring flood risk expertise.

Why Join Us?

• Work on nationally significant and locally impactful projects.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Clear career progression from Engineer through to Associate and beyond.
• Professional development and chartership support.
• Exposure to leading clients across water, infrastructure and environmental sectors.
• Collaborative and supportive team culture.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Why Pell Frischmann?

We are one of the UK's most influential and highly respected firms of infrastructure and built environment professionals. We provide a collaborative and supportive working environment, where you’ll have the freedom and flexibility to create your own pathway and make a real impact within the business and in the communities in which you will operate.

We'll support your ongoing personal and professional development as your career progresses, allowing you to reach your full potential. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all, welcoming applications from all backgrounds and are delighted to be a part of the government's Disability Confident Scheme. We're happy to talk about flexible working, including hybrid working, and are committed to promoting the wellbeing of all our employees.

In addition, you’ll receive a competitive salary and other excellent benefits you can find on the link below!

Pell Frischmann Benefits

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