About Hydroplan

Our typical projects include feasibility studies and asset inspections, remediation of existing dams and reservoirs, design of new dams for water supply and hydropower, reservoir inspections and associated studies.

Job Location: Scotland or Dorset

Job Description

• The successful candidate will already have significant experience of dam engineering and may already have received some formal accreditation
• Lead projects within a framework of water industry, dam engineering and hydropower mainly within the UK (but some internationally)
• Provide technical direction to project teams, including studies, design, performance monitoring for all types of dams and hydraulic structures.
• Build relationships within the industry and wider our clients Waterpower and Dams community.
• Assist others in business development, bid preparation and securing a sustainable pipeline of work.
• Not afraid to employ innovation and leading-edge technologies to meet client needs.
• Willingness to travel and hold a valid driving licence
• Provide guidance and mentoring to less experienced members within the team

Qualifications and Skills

• A formal engineering qualification (Bachelors Degree, Masters)
• Ideally, a Chartered Engineer with experience in the fields of dam and reservoir engineering.
• Strong technical experience in structural, hydraulic or geotechnical engineering as applied to the management and design of dams and reservoirs and their associated hydraulic structures,
• Knowledge of relevant codes, standards and guidance documents, and an appreciation of current developments.
• Track record of delivery of successful projects and the ability to support winning tenders.
• Strong quantitative, client focused writing, communication andanalyticalskills
• High proficiency in MS office applications, include Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• A knowledge of AutoCAD would be useful

Flexibility and Other Information

• The role could be part time (for a more senior engineer) or full time
• Alternatively, some mentoring with a route to become a member of the All Reservoir Panel could be offered for the right candidate
• Depending on the country of residence, the successful candidate could reside outside and travel to UK when needed
• Assistance with Visa and relocation can also be arranged.
• Some overtime and weekend work is likely
• Competitive salary and negotiable depending on experience.