Full job description
About us:
We are specialist environmental consultants supporting UK public and private organisations throughout planning and development. We help our customers navigate environmental policies while providing cost effective, pragmatic solutions that enhance and protect the environment.
We’re a close-knit team who care deeply about creating sustainable, practical solutions for development. Our work isn’t just about ticking boxes – it’s about making a positive impact on the environment while helping clients navigate the challenges of responsible development.
Our new leadership team is focused on creating an environment where you feel supported, valued, and empowered to shape the way we work.
The Role:
We are seeking a Senior Drainage Consultant with direct project experience providing pre-planning drainage consultancy services for the residential, renewable energy and utilities sectors.
In this role you will lead projects which require Drainage Impact Assessments, Sustainable Drainage Strategies, 3D detailed design and drainage hydraulic modelling.
This role would be ideal for someone who is confident at using AutoCAD, Civil3D and InfoDrainage independently, whilst also providing mentorship and project management to junior team members.
What You’ll Do:
· Independently produce sustainable drainage strategies, designs, calculations, hydraulic modelling and associated reports.
· Mentor the junior team within sustainable drainage.
· Ensure the deliverables are in accordance with the national and local flood risk and drainage policy, legislation and best practice.
· Take an active role within Gavia’s quality assurance process, providing checking of drainage deliverables and constructive feedback to the team.
· Undertake site visits to collate data on flood risk and drainage.
· Lead on consultation with key stakeholders including EA, SEPA, LLFAs, IDBs and Sewerage Undertakers.
· Attend design team meetings, providing accurate consultancy advice.
· Work collaboratively with the flood risk, peatland hydrology, ecology, construction and aquatics specialists within Gavia to provide coordinated deliverables to our clients.
· Support with the production of bids, proposals and tenders.
What We’re Looking For:
· Experience, knowledge and passion for drainage, the environment and sustainability.
· 4 -6+ years industry experience within drainage and surface water management.
· A degree within a civil engineering or environmental subject.
· Membership of a relevant professional body, working towards achieving full chartered status.
· A solid knowledge of CIRIA C753 SuDS Manual, non-statutory technical standards, building regulations and local drainage guidance documents.
· Confidence to work independently within Civil 3D, AutoCAD and InfoDrainage.
· Demonstratable experience delivering policy compliant drainage strategies and other associated documentation, for complex development proposals within the residential, renewable energy and utilities sectors.
· Project management experience and knowledge of continuous process improvement.
· Strong written and verbal communication skills.
· Full UK driving licence.
What We Offer:
We’re committed to developing our team and supporting their ambitions. You’ll benefit from:
- 20 days per annum CPD.
- Paid Professional Membership.
- 25 days per year plus the standard Scottish bank holidays (normally 9 days). Enhanced with service length.
- Flexible Toil/Balancing Hours policy.
- Private healthcare plan.
- Company pension contribution.
- Hybrid working.
Note relocation package (within the UK) may be available for the right candidate.
Additional Information
For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK.
Our other screening checks can include but are not limited to your professional and academic qualifications, any criminal records, and references from previous employers. The screening that takes place will be relevant to your role.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or age
Contact
To apply or obtain more details on the above position, please send your CV and cover letter to careers@gavia-environmental.co.uk.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £32,000.00-£41,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Evesham WR11
