Senior Dam & Reservoir Consultant

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Dams & Reservoirs Engineer at Associate Director level to take a technical leadership role across complex reservoir, dam and hydraulic structures projects.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary engineering practice, you'll lead technical design delivery, manage engineering teams and take responsibility for high-quality design outputs across reservoir safety improvement works and major water projects.

This is an initial 12-month contract, working 37.5 hours per week, with three days per week required in Surrey.

The Role

You'll be involved in:

Leading engineers and scientists delivering complex dams, reservoirs and hydraulic structures projects Leading the development of reservoir design deliverables across multidisciplinary projects Managing technical delivery against project programmes, budgets and key milestones Managing, reviewing and approving design reports, drawings, calculations and scopes of work Providing technical leadership across dams, reservoirs and hydraulic structures engineering Supporting reservoir safety improvement works and new-build schemes Working across earth and concrete dams, weirs and other hydraulic structures Providing technical guidance and mentoring to junior team members Advising clients and project teams on complex engineering challenges Supporting technical aspects of bids and proposals Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across the UK and internationally Helping develop engineering capability and best practice across the wider teamWhat They're Looking For

Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent Chartered Civil Engineer Extensive dams, reservoirs and hydraulic structures experience Demonstrable experience leading the design of reservoir safety improvement works Proven experience leading large-scale engineering design delivery within a consultancy Strong multidisciplinary design leadership experience In-depth knowledge of earth and concrete dams, weirs and hydraulic structures Experience considering access, constructability and construction logistics Expert knowledge of relevant design codes, standards and industry best practice Strong understanding of CDM Regulations Excellent technical leadership and problem-solving capabilities Strong client and stakeholder management skills Water sector experience is essentialWhy Apply?

£75-£80 per hour Initial 12-month contract 37.5 hours per week Senior Associate Director-level responsibility Lead complex reservoir and hydraulic structures design Significant technical leadership remit Work across multidisciplinary UK and international teams Exposure to major reservoir safety and water engineering projectsIf you're a Chartered Civil Engineer with significant experience leading dams, reservoirs and hydraulic structures design, apply now to be considered