We have an exciting opportunity for a Civil Engineering/Geography graduate to join our Flood Risk & Drainage Team in Bedford.
If you:
- Enjoy analysing engineering / scientific problems and using your judgement to find innovative solutions.
- Are looking for an opportunity to work on major environmental and societal issues.
- Would like to work on projects within the flood risk management sector.
- Enjoy the challenge of writing carefully crafted technical reports.
- Would like to work on a wide range of projects with a diverse range of clients.
- Would like to work out in the natural environment but also in an office setting.
- Like to work in a close-knit friendly team.
Then why not start your career with RAB.
What you will be doing:
- Investigate flood mechanisms and quantify flood risk using hydrological and hydraulic theories, calculations and computer models.
- Assess options and design flood alleviation and sustainable drainage solutions.
- Visit sites across the UK to assess flood risk, the condition of flood management assets, conduct appropriate surveys and tests.
- Write reports with appropriate conclusions and recommendations using plain English.
- Complete detailed designs of flood alleviation solutions and then follow them through the construction process.
- Produce guidance and procedures to support flood risk management projects.
- Support clients, from initial enquiry through to project delivery and post-project support.
What you will need:
- Relevant A levels (engineering, science, environmental, maths, geography).
- A relevant University Degree (2:1 or higher) in Civil Engineering, Geography, or Environmental Science or similar.
- Good personal drive to succeed with a willingness to learn.
- Engineering instincts, numerate and logical with good attention to detail.
- Enjoy analysing and solving engineering/scientific problems.
- Have strong organisational skills and confident to plan work.
- Have good verbal and written communication skills.
- Competent in the use of relevant IT and software (for example, Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, etc.), able to work with limited supervision. Knowledge of software packages such as Flood Modeller would be advantageous.
- Able to work collaboratively and contribute to successful team
- Preferably have a full driving licence and access to a car.
What we offer our employees:
- Competitive salary with bonus scheme.
- Hybrid home/office working from our Bedford Office.
- Flexible hours.
- Company pension scheme.
- Health benefits.
- Structured training programme and career development through the RAB Academy, including routes to Chartership with the Institution of Civil Engineers or CIWEM.
- A friendly supportive team, open to new ideas and innovation.
To apply:
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity to join our growing company, then send a cover letter and CV to: joy.burton@rabconsultants.co.uk or call our head office for more information on: 0330 223 6475