Job type
TemporaryLocation
MidlothianWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Construction - Civils ProjectsIndustry
ConstructionPay
Competitive
Flood Engineer needed for Midlothian projects
Your new company
You’ll be joining a forward-thinking local authority committed to enhancing community resilience and environmental sustainability. The team is focused on delivering innovative infrastructure solutions that protect residents and assets from the growing risks of flooding.
You’ll be joining a forward-thinking local authority committed to enhancing community resilience and environmental sustainability. The team is focused on delivering innovative infrastructure solutions that protect residents and assets from the growing risks of flooding.
Your new role
As a Flood Engineer, you will play a key role in assessing existing flood defence systems and contributing to the design and implementation of new engineering solutions. You’ll work collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders to evaluate flood risk, develop mitigation strategies, and support the delivery of capital projects aimed at improving flood resilience across the region. Your responsibilities will include site assessments, hydraulic modelling input, technical reporting, and supporting funding applications for flood alleviation schemes.
As a Flood Engineer, you will play a key role in assessing existing flood defence systems and contributing to the design and implementation of new engineering solutions. You’ll work collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders to evaluate flood risk, develop mitigation strategies, and support the delivery of capital projects aimed at improving flood resilience across the region. Your responsibilities will include site assessments, hydraulic modelling input, technical reporting, and supporting funding applications for flood alleviation schemes.
What you'll need to succeed
To succeed in this role, you’ll need a degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline, along with experience in flood risk management or water engineering. Proficiency in GIS and hydraulic modelling software (e.g., HEC-RAS, InfoWorks ICM) is highly desirable. Strong communication skills and the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams will be essential, as will a proactive approach to problem-solving and stakeholder engagement.
To succeed in this role, you’ll need a degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline, along with experience in flood risk management or water engineering. Proficiency in GIS and hydraulic modelling software (e.g., HEC-RAS, InfoWorks ICM) is highly desirable. Strong communication skills and the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams will be essential, as will a proactive approach to problem-solving and stakeholder engagement.
What you'll get in return
You’ll receive a competitive salary and benefits package, along with opportunities for professional development and career progression. You’ll be part of a supportive team environment where your expertise will directly contribute to safeguarding communities and shaping sustainable infrastructure.
You’ll receive a competitive salary and benefits package, along with opportunities for professional development and career progression. You’ll be part of a supportive team environment where your expertise will directly contribute to safeguarding communities and shaping sustainable infrastructure.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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