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Flood Risk Engineer
Working in the East of England, this is a fantastic opportunity for a career in water engineering management. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who is willing to learn and be a part of a hard-working team.
The Flood Risk Engineer is a key part of the operations team. The purpose of the role is to support the Operations Managers in the development and delivery of maintenance programmes and to work with the Partnership Project Engineers and Area Manager to provide engineering and practical input projects that improve the function or environment of the area.
Works Supervisor
Working with the Board’s Operations Managers, the Works Supervisor will deliver maintenance and project work on the ground, to cost, time and quality standards. You will be skilled enough to assist with the managing of jobs and working with others to deliver work and build the reputation of the IDB as the delivery partner of choice for local river and drainage work.
Join Us
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.