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Senior Projects Engineer
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Projects Engineer to join the Water Management Alliance (WMA) Group of Internal Drainage Boards (IDBs). Internal Drainage Boards (“IDBs”) are local public authorities that manage flood risk and land drainage.
The Senior Projects Engineer is central to the planning, design and management of a diverse range of project work from river restoration and natural flood management to flood defence work. Your work will span Flood Risk Management, Natural Flood Management and River Restoration, as well as a range of flood defence and catchment-based initiatives. You will collaborate closely with internal teams and partner organisations across the WMA, with a particular focus on projects within the Suffolk and Waveney areas.
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Are you looking to build a rewarding career in environmental management, engineering or public service?
At the Water Management Alliance (WMA) and it’s Member Boards, we offer diverse career paths from operational field roles to senior leadership positions. Working with us means taking on meaningful challenges and contributing to vital water level management projects across our regions.
All of our open vacancies are displayed above, if there are no vacancies showing then we are not actively hiring at this time.
Why Work with Us?
When you join the WMA, you become part of a passionate team dedicated to drainage, water level management and local democratic service. Our employees enjoy a positive and inclusive workplace culture. We offer:
- Exciting, varied roles in engineering, ecology, project management, compliance and more
- Career development and training opportunities
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Private Medical Scheme
- Flexible working patterns to support work-life balance
We’re always looking to hear from talented individuals, whether or not we have active vacancies. If you’re motivated and interested in water level management, environmental protection or infrastructure and you have any of the following skills, we want to hear from you.
- Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering graduates, either starting out or with consultancy/contracting experience
- Experienced project managers with PRINCE2 or equivalent qualifications
- Ecologists or environmental science graduates passionate about river systems and biodiversity
Even if you do not meet any of the skills criteria above, if you’d like to join a supportive, professional team and help protect people, property and the environment, email us at info@wlma.org.uk.
Equal Opportunities Employer
The WMA is committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age or disability. As a family-friendly employer, we promote flexible working and expect all team members to follow our Employees’ Code of Conduct.