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Senior Water Engineer - Dams & Reservoirs

Arcadis
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Description

Location
London with flexible office locations across the UK and hybrid working arrangements available.

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. With over 34,000 people in more than 30 countries, we are dedicated to improving quality of life by solving complex challenges through collaboration and innovation.

We currently have a vacancy for an experienced Senior Water Engineer to join our Climate Adaptation Dams & Reservoirs team. Our UK Climate Adaptation Design & Engineering group serves a diverse portfolio of clients including the Environment Agency, Network Rail, Canal & River Trust, Natural Resources Wales, regulated water companies, and private developers both in the UK and internationally.

The role involves providing design and consultancy services related to reservoir, canal, river, coastal engineering, and flood defence works. You will work within a collaborative environment, often co-located with clients and partners, delivering high-quality engineering solutions that support climate adaptation and sustainable water management.

Arcadis offers a supportive and flexible working environment where you can develop your career while making a meaningful impact on the environment and communities.

Requirements

Experience
- Proven experience in design, construction, or maintenance of reservoir, canal, river, coastal engineering, or flood defence works.
- Expertise in reservoir engineering and hydraulic design of reservoir outlet structures or river engineering.
- Experience with scour assessments and design of mitigation measures.
- Design or construction experience within the UK Civil Engineering sector.
- Knowledge and experience of BIM-led design and Civil 3D.

About you
- Strong interpersonal skills and effective communication abilities.
- Self-motivated and adaptable to evolving project challenges.
- Desire to mentor and develop graduate engineers.
- Commitment to delivering sustainable and innovative engineering solutions.

Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
- Chartered Engineer status or commitment to working towards Chartered or Incorporated Engineer professional status.

Expiry date: 09/09/2026
Senior Water Engineer - Dams & Reservoirs
Company:
Arcadis
Job Type:
Full-time
Location:
London