Summary of role:
- Are you interested in developing skills in flood risk and hydrology?
- Have you recently completed or are on track to complete a degree in summer 2024 in Geography, Environmental Science or a related Engineering/Science?
- Do you have an interest in flood risk and the built and natural environments?
- Are you seeking an opportunity to thrive in a dynamic, award-winning company that prioritises personal growth and professional advancement?
If so, this is a great opportunity for you to join our team as a Graduate Engineer. You will have the opportunity to work on a diverse and interesting range of projects across different sectors in the field of engineering, hydrology, environmental technology and renewable energy. Collaborating with clients, you will contribute to helping achieve net zero sustainable solutions and outcomes on Clarkebond projects.
You will make an individual contribution to a range of projects – for example Newsletter Vol 5. Please visit our website www.clarkebond.com to find out more about our recent projects.
Clarkebond aim to provide support and guidance for all their employees ensuring you reach your full potential. You will receive support and guidance from engineers with many years of experience and be supported towards developing the relevant knowledge, skills and attributes expected of a professional member of a relevant body such as Chartered Institute of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) or Chartered Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).
Job duties:
- Undertaking flood risk assessments, due diligence investigations and other hydrological investigations/assessments and studies
- Undertaking environment impact assessments of projects in the water environment
- Producing SUDS & drainage strategies
- Performing hydrological and surface water runoff modelling and calculations
- Interpreting and utilizing hydraulic modelling data and flood risk mapping in flood resilience, resistance, and mitigation design
- Planning and organizing hydrological/drainage investigations, monitoring and surveys
- Liaising with clients, regulatory / statutory authorities and other stakeholders and formulating recommendations for sustainable development
- Contributing to planning applications, environmental appraisals, and technical reports
- On occasion, attending site visits and project meetings
Our ideal candidate will have:
- Relevant Geography, Engineering or scientific degree (e.g. Environmental Science, Civil Engineering)
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Awareness of current and emerging technical and planning guidance on the various areas of
- environmental sciences, hydrology / water environment and engineering, including issues of sustainability
- Enthusiasm to develop new skills
- Ability to manage your own workload and prioritise work appropriately
- Relevant work experience or an industrial placement will be advantageous
- Knowledge of flood estimation handbook (FEH) and AutoCAD, GIS, PDS, ReFH, WINFAP-FEH skills would also be advantageous, however, full training will be provided
Benefits of working for Clarkebond:
- 25 days holiday + Bank Holiday with the option to purchase an additional 5 days
- Health cash plan
- Pension scheme – 5-6% employer contribution (dependent on employee contribution)
- Life assurance
- Shopping discounts
- Subsidised social events
- Reimbursement of Professional Memberships
- Access to Heath Assured – Employee Assistance
- Bike & Tech Schemes
If you want to be part of an SME that prides itself on outstanding engineering solutions and you’re keen to see results from your individual contributions, this is the team for you.
We want all applicants to have the opportunity to do their best through the recruitment process. Clarkebond is an equal opportunities employer and we will provide reasonable support to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process. Should you wish to discuss any adjustments please contact us.
At Clarkebond we want candidates to feel confident to ask about the flexibility they need. Any candidate who applies for a job with us can ask us about the flexibility at interview. In return, we’ll explore what’s possible for the role. Please send your CV and cover letter to [email protected] no later than 31st May 2024.
