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Senior / Principal / Associate Director Flood Modeller/Hydrology UK wide 75,000 plus benefits Exceptional opportunities exist with this leading consultancy who continue to grow their water group across the country. We are keen to hear from Senior to Associate Director level individuals with strong Flood Modelling/Hydrology experience. At Senior/Principal level you will lead and manage commissions, sign off modelling reporting, manage budgets as well as change control and mentor modellers. The Associate Director will act as Project Director on key commissions, lead client relationships and work-winning, set modelling governance standards across the team and oversee portfolio performance. The main focus surrounds the leadership and management and the delivery of hydrology and hydraulic modelling commissions (1D/2D fluvial, tidal and surface water) to support planning, design and construction. Providing technical direction, managing programme/budget/risk/QA, coordinate multi-disciplinary inputs, and acted as the key client interface for modelling work streams. In more detail the role will be to:- Lead and manage modelling projects end-to-end: define scope and methodology, set programme, manage budget, control risk, and deliver to agreed QA/QMS standards. Lead and manage hydrology inputs: catchment assessment, rainfall/flow estimation, hydrograph derivation, climate change allowances, and clear documentation of assumptions and uncertainty. Lead and coordinate model build, verification and scenario testing (e.g., climate change, breach/blockage, sensitivities) ensuring outputs are fit for purpose. Provide technical direction on data requirements, boundary conditions, model schematisation, mesh strategy, time step selection, roughness/structures representation, stability/performance and optimisation. Interpret and communicate results into clear, decision-ready advice for clients and design teams (mitigation optioneering, levels/FFL strategy, safe access/egress, residual risk, exceedance routing, floodplain compensation concepts where applicable). Produce and sign-off technical reports/appendices suitable for regulator review and planning/design submissions; respond to technical queries and challenge. Lead and manage stakeholder engagement with EA/LLFAs/LPAs and other technical reviewers (method agreement, meetings, review responses). Coordinate interfaces with drainage, civils, highways, geotechnical and planning teams to ensure consistent assumptions and integrated outcomes. Resource-plan and delegate tasks; mentor junior modellers; maintain consistent standards, templates, and auditable file/version control. Contribute to bids: scope, methodology, programme, assumptions, risks and fee inputs; identify follow-on opportunities. For your part you will possess:- Strong UK consultancy experience leading hydrology and hydraulic modelling projects, including delivery governance (scope/programme/budget/risk/QA). Demonstrable hydrology competence: flow estimation and hydrograph development; confident selection of methods appropriate to catchment type, data availability and study purpose; able to communicate uncertainty and sensitivity clearly. Strong hydraulic modelling understanding (stability, mesh/timestep, roughness, structures representation, boundary conditions, calibration/validation where possible). Confident client-facing communicator with excellent technical writing and project management discipline. Advanced capability in one or more of: TUFLOW, Flood Modeller, InfoWorks ICM. Strong GIS skills (QGIS/ArcGIS) for data preparation and mapping outputs. Desirable: hydrology tools familiarity (e.g., ReFH2, WINFAP, FEH methods or equivalent), plus Python/data processing and CAD familiarity. A graduate in Civil Engineering, Water/Environmental Engineering, Hydrology, Geography or similar and preferably Chartered (ICE/CIWEM) In return you can expect an above industry salary and benefits package together with unrivalled career progression.

My client is a small Civil Engineering Design Consultancy based in the centre of Bournemouth. They are seeking to expand through organic growth and are looking to employ a Senior Civil Engineer. They provide excellent training opportunities (approved ICE Training Scheme) and a negotiable package dependant on candidate level of experience and ability. The successful candidate will have hands on experience of the design process associated with drainage design for commercial and residential developments and will have a full UK driving licence. Experience in the preparation of Flood Risk Assessments, structural engineering, roads and car parks and other aspects of general civil engineering design would be beneficial. The company has a mixed workload and can offer autonomy, variety and the opportunity to run your own projects, liaise directly with clients, whilst playing a strategic part in ongoing growth plans. The role offers excellent career prospects. Main Responsibilities and Duties - Responsible for undertaking supervised design input on a wide variety of civil engineering and building project - Undertaking site visits to investigate existing systems to aid evaluation of potential solutions - Predominately office based design using CAD for water related projects - Attending site during construction where your designs have been implemented - Surveying drainage systems to inform design and CCTV requirements - Designing SUDS (soakaways, swales and balancing / attenuation ponds) - Hydraulic modelling of surface water drainage networks along with online or offline storage solutions - Engineering appraisals of developable land - Preparation of proposals for the maintenance and repair of drainage infrastructure such both surface water and wastewater - Preparation of cost estimates and project timescales for capital works - Contract Management including Contract preparation and administration - Assisting the project manager on various aspects of projects - Liaise with clients, other professional teams and disciplines on relevant aspects of projects - Delegating and supervising work of more junior team members - Undertaking own self development and promoting CPD activities. - Support the Office Director in managing the team's workload Essential Requirements - Relevant Civil Engineering Qualification, HNC/BTEC or above BSc / MEng - Proficient in Microsoft Office - Demonstratable experience of AutoCAD 2D - Experience in site surveying and setting out - Experience in the design process associated with drainage and roads for commercial and residential developments - Self-motivated, enthusiastic team player, able to work on own initiative - Excellent communication skills and attention to detail Desirable Requirements - Ideally Chartered or working towards Professional Membership of ICE, EngTech, IEng or MICE - Sector related design software such as WinDes, Tuflow, HEC-RAS and FEH - Other industry standard design related software such as TEDDS, S-Frame and CADSRC - Experience in infrastructure design; drainage; roads and streets, utilities etc - Experience in preparing Flood Risk Assessments - A working knowledge of Drainage Design both private and adoptable to Sewers for Adoption 7th Edition and Section 104, 106 and 185 agreements - A working knowledge of highway design, Section 38 and 278 agreements - Experience in private road and car park design - Basic structural engineering experience in low rise properties, retaining walls and sea defences - Experience in attending project meetings and in running small projects - Have awareness of construction contracts and ideally specification preparation

JOB DESCRIPTION Job title: Garden Manager Location: Fullers Mill Garden, West Stow, Suffolk Accountable to: Commercial Development Director Staff reports: The Gardens team, Visitor Services team Fullers Mill Garden is an enchanting and tranquil waterside and woodland garden, situated on the banks of the River Lark at West Stow in Suffolk. It combines a beautiful site of light dappled woodland with a fabulous collection of rare and unusual shrubs, perennials, lilies and marginal plants, collected over the course of 50 years by the creator of the garden, the late Bernard Tickner MBE. This is an exciting opportunity to lead Fullers Mill Garden into its next chapter as a Perennial garden, maintaining and evolving a beautiful garden with a team of gardeners, volunteers and trainees - to give our garden loving visitors a magical experience on each visit. The garden is currently undergoing a process of proposed investment in its visitor infrastructure. The Garden Manager will be a key member of the project team. Overall purpose 1. Through high standards of garden and landscape management and garden maintenance, ensure that the history, ecology, evolved design and artistic integrity of Fullers Mill and other grounds associated with the site are conserved and presented to an exemplary standard. 2. To recruit, train, manage and develop staff to achieve high standards of garden presentation and visitor satisfaction. 3. To build a culture that makes involvement in the garden a rewarding, rich and enjoyable experience for visitors, volunteers and staff. 4. To identify and develop opportunities for the promotion of the garden and the development of the visitor experience managing partnerships and relationships Main responsibilities and duties 1. Management of gardens and landscape a. To be responsible for the maintenance and management of the garden and its associated landscape within an approved budget. b. To maintain high standards of garden and facilities presentation at all times. c. Responsible for the day to day running of the garden and supervision of staff, volunteers and contractors to ensure that appropriate horticultural and service standards are maintained. d. To oversee the management and delivery of educational, training and skills activities and events, utilising the facilities and buildings within the site. e. To undertake the direct delivery of activities on selected topics relating to horticulture and the garden. f. To contribute as a key member of the Perennial project team in the formulation and delivery of the plan for the long-term future of Fullers Mill garden and buildings. g. To co-ordinate the Fullers Mill Garden Committee, establishing sound relationships with its members and utilising their knowledge and experience in maintaining and developing the garden. 2. Financial Management: a. Work alongside the Commercial Development Director to manage allocated budgets, prepare and provide bids for capital expenditure and small projects associated with the site. 3. Staff management, training and development : a. To be responsible for staff recruitment, training and development of competencies to deliver agreed maintenance and presentation standards and to be responsible for staff welfare, discipline and other employee issues in consultation with the organisations central support team. 4. Projects and coordination : a. To participate in the project team overseeing the creation of new visitor facilities and infrastructure; b. To manage and oversee work delivered by external contractors or agencies. c. To ensure a coordinated approach for all site-based garden maintenance, development, visitor facilities and services and to effectively manage change as appropriate. 5. Business Development and Public Relations : a. To work with the marketing team to explore and deliver initiatives both nationally and regionally to increase awareness of both the charity and its gardens. b. Where appropriate explore and support local marketing opportunities to encourage greater access for visitors, to identify and engage in opportunities which promote the charity and the garden as a high quality visitor attraction. c. To act as site representative, promoting the charity and the garden to ensure positive relationships. 6. Documentation: a. To ensure that all site documentation is maintained and distributed where appropriate. b. To create and maintain records relating to changes to the garden through maintenance, restoration and conservation. c. Maintain appropriate records for the effective management of staff, equipment, machinery and health and safety on site. 7. Health and Safety: a. To conduct, review and maintain all risk assessments across site b. To ensure all staff and volunteers are trained and have a good understanding of health and safety requirements where applicable c. To ensure correct PPE and COSHH records are reviewed and maintained d. To ensure correct documentation and risk assessments are provided by external contractors 8. Other: a. Any other duties as instructed by the line manager that may be required within the general purpose of the job. PERSON SPECIFICATION (E = essential; D = desirable) 1. Experience and Qualifications a. Managing a garden of quality to a high standard (E) b. RHS level 3 or equivalent qualified by experience (D c. Managing and controlling complex budgets to reduce costs and exceed income targets d. Staff management within a horticultural, conservation or visitor attraction setting (E) e. Experience of visitor attractions (E) f. Representation and speaking in public (E) g. Health and safety in a garden environment (E) h. Working with and leading volunteers (E) i. Willingness to develop professionally and to undertake training (E) j. Holder of HSE recognised First Aid at Work certificate (D) k. Level 2 Award for Personal Licence Holders (D) l. IOSH trained (D) 2. Circumstances a. Holder of a full UK driving licence (E) b. Able to work flexibly, including weekend rotational working hours in season (E) MAIN TERMS AND CONDITIONS General: This is a full-time post working 5 days across 7. Location: Fullers Mill Garden, West Stow, Suffolk Salary: £42,000 + benefits Hours: 37.5 hours per week Pension : up to 7% employer's contribution to matched employee contribution to the charity's stakeholder pension. Holidays: 25 days per annum plus Bank holidays General : Sick pay; death in service benefit (3 x salary); Perennial has a number of well-established flexible working policies including 'buying' extra (unpaid) leave, time off for dependents, variations to normal working hours, private health care on completion of probation The outline of terms and conditions are provided for information only and do not represent a contract. Closing date for applications is midnight on 2nd August 2026 Interview dates TBC We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive sufficient applications.

Summary: Are you ready to shape the future of water infrastructure? We are looking for a forward-thinking Site MEICA Commissioning Engineer to join our Investment Delivery Directorate. This isn't just about oversight; it's about setting the standard for engineering excellence across South East Water. In this role, you won't just follow specifications-you'll challenge, innovate, and evolve them. You will be the technical lead ensuring that every MEICA element of our capital projects is installed, tested, and commissioned to the highest industry standards. Main responsibilities: Ensure that commissioning and handover plans are complete and robust for each project. Assist in ensuring quality of deliverables meet business and regulatory requirements and that projects are carried out in line with the defined scope and commissioning plan. Help to drive technical excellence in the commissioning of plant. Undertake witness testing/commissioning responsibilities under the most appropriate Health and Safety Legislation under direction set out by the Senior Site MEICA Engineer. On-site inspections and surveys of works in accordance with standards and specifications and on-site testing and commissioning. Design review in accordance with legislation, standards and specifications. Analysis of options and selection of technical solutions as appropriate. Assist on delivery of standards and approaches to delivery. Liaise with internal stakeholders for contribution to successful project delivery. Liaise with site SEW owners to assist the Project Managers in the successful closing out of schemes. Ensure the Operations teams are fully trained and conversant with the functionality of all new equipment being put into service. You'll need: Skills / Qualifications / Experience HNC or a Degree in Engineering or equivalent training. Substantial experience with MEICA based installations, with a reputation for technical excellence. MEICA Technical Expert with the ability to exercise sound judgement and decision making in complex situations. Will have experience in Operations and Commissioning (ideally) including water utilities. Knowledge/experience of PLC, HMI and VSD equipment and their application. Experience and understanding of water utility plant and process equipment. Good organisational skills. Good technical report writing, editorial skills, and good oral communication. Good people skills, team oriented with the ability to work closely with peers, with the ability to influence outcomes and staff who are not necessarily part of direct line management. Employees are required to be flexible and to be prepared to perform duties and other tasks within their capabilities. The nature of our business is such that the contents of any job profile are subject to change from time to time. Grow a career with a meaningful purpose. We know the communities we serve are diverse. We recognise creativity comes from diversity not similarity. That's why we are enthusiastic about creating inclusion across age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion and identity. You will experience our dedication to equal opportunities and fair treatment for all: through your recruitment, employment and career progression with South East Water. Benefits package: Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution. 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays per annum, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service. Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday leave. Paid volunteering days. Cycle to work scheme. Health cash plan. Life assurance. Wellbeing related benefits. What can you expect from your recruitment? To apply for this position, please submit your CV on our career's website. It is necessary for you to have the legal right to work in the UK when you begin employment with South East Water. Additionally, as part of the employment offer, you will need to pass background, identity, and employment referencing checks. If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, apply now! South East Water kindly asks that recruitment agencies refrain from submitting CVs to our employees or associates without explicit invitation from our HR Resourcing team. CVs sent on a speculative basis will not be acknowledged and will not assume any responsibility for fees or commissions in the event that we hire a candidate who applied directly or subsequently introduced by an instructed agency. Compensation package: Up to £51,900 p.a. dependant on experience

Estates Manager £53,800 - £60,500 per annum Gloucestershire Full Time and On-site The Estates Manager will play a crucial role in supporting the Associate Director of Estates to ensure that the healthcare properties are safe and well-maintained. This involves providing a cost-effective, efficient, and safe maintenance service through the combined efforts of direct labour and contractors, overseeing both external and internal environmental management, and maintaining a safe and secure environment for patients, staff and visitors. Therefore, you will be required to: To lead on the building and engineering safety, inspection and maintenance. To operationally manage all estates activities across: Healthcare Engineering, Decontamination, Medical gases, Ventilation, Water, Fire, Electrical, Environment, Pressure Systems To ensure Authorised person roles are covered (electricity, heating/ventilation, lifts, medical gases, decontamination, confined spaces, working at heights, gas systems and pressure systems)., taking lead responsibility in person where appropriate. Linking with the Associate Director of Estates and senior colleagues to ensure the effective management of Service Level Agreements/Contracts across a variety of estates related disciplines including: Direct contracts with specialist advisors, contractors and consultants, Estates maintenance Service Level Agreement/contract with the Hospital Trust, Implementation and operational management of safe systems of work, Monitoring, supervising and auditing specialist contractors, Construction, Design and Management Regulation compliance QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS To have an industry qualification in engineering, technology, building, surveying, or architecture plus either an appropriate mechanical or electrical formal qualification in estates disciplines; industry qualification in management safety Registered Professional in relevant FM Institution. To have excellent communication, negotiation and training skills; and the ability to motivate and support staff To understand budget management and effectively manage the expenditure so as to remain within the budget allocated To have demonstrable knowledge of healthcare processes and interdepartmental relationships To be self-motivated and able to organise, prioritise workload and delegate appropriately with the ability to make and justify rational decisions quickly. To have sound knowledge of environmental management, health & safety requirements/legislation to include COSHH, risk management, Legionella etc. To have extensive experience of engineering services to buildings, and of building construction, with specific geographical knowledge of the services and equipment throughout the properties to be maintained To have detailed knowledge and experience in engineering services to buildings, building construction and maintenance management strategies and techniques To have a detailed knowledge of Building Management Systems and AutoCAD; advanced skills in using departmental computer software systems comprising of FMIS, Safecode, Smartstream, ELVIS including the full Microsoft Office package of, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, Bactraq and Project Further information For further information, please contact John Lavictoire