Flood Technician

Amey are a leading provider of full life-cycle engineering, operations, and decarbonisation solutions, for transport infrastructure and complex facilities.  

Working for us, you’ll be delivering sustainable infrastructure solutions that enhance life and protect our shared future.

Our people are driven by a set of strong values, based on safety, insight, and collaboration.   

The Opportunity

Amey Engineering teams improve the environment and create sustainable flooding solutions across the UK, by working in partnership with a range of clients, providing consultancy design services for Local Authorities, Strategic and Local transport providers and organisations delivering National Infrastructure. We make our towns and cities better places to live by improving connectivity, flood resilience, sustainability and quality of life.

Amey have been confirmed as the lead engineering consultant working with the NI Department for Infrastructure (DFI) on their Water and Departmental Delivery contract for the next five years, as well as NI Transport Asset Management and Translink contracts.

The Role:

With the increase in workload, we have several secondment positions available for Flood Technicians within the DFI offices across NI, working locally and in our Amey Belfast office, to support their flood management duties. These positions will allow you to enhance your career in flood management working directly with DFI staff and to thrive within our growing Flooding and Water Management Team.

You will be providing effective support and assistance to the Engineering Team with the production of technically sound design solutions, including all associated reporting and administration on a variety of flood schemes. Responsibilities include:

• Assisting Engineers to produce project design including calculations and technical drawings
• Prepare and update civil engineering drawings, contract documents and reports,
• Operate and maintain infrastructure and assets,
• Supervise staff, contractors and/or Direct Labour teams,
• Site surveys and collection/ interpretation of data,
• Use engineering and general IT facilities and software,
• Apply appropriate Health and Safety measures,
• Manage resources (both human and financial),
• Liaise with staff from different disciplines and work areas,
• Deal with issues raised by members of the public or management,
• Provide assistance (including out of hours) in response to flooding and post flooding surveys,
• Provide advice to the Planning Service in regard to flood risk for proposed new developments,
• Contribute to and promote a positive sense of cooperation and teamwork to achieve the vision and aims of the department and provide a professional service to the public

What you will bring to us:

• HNC / HND, or equivalent in a relevant discipline
• Post qualification experience in the feasibility, design, supervision and overall management of civil engineering projects.
• Good IT Skills
• Experience of AutoCAD
• Ability to act as Clerk of Works on appropriate projects
• Self-motivation and enthusiastic outlook
• Good communication skills – both written and oral
• Developed good practice in Health and Safety and CDM Regulations
• Problem-solving attitude
• Client-focused approach to service delivery

What we can offer you:

At Amey, we recognise that our biggest asset is our people. That’s why when you join us, we offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life’s ups and downs. It’s the reason why Investors in People put us among the top 1% of employers.

Career Development –

Our dedicated progression framework identifies your career pathway and progress within the organisation, and with dedicated mentoring and support on hand to ensure you hit your career milestones. We’re huge advocates for professional development and offer a recognition bonus for those achieving professional qualifications.

Work-life Balance –

Work-life balance and flexibility are key for our success. We empower our people to make choices that are right for them, with hybrid, part-time and flexible work patterns. And with a network of offices across the UK, we’re open to discussing working options that suit you.

Wellbeing –

Health cash plan, 24 GP, support and assistance programmes, wellbeing ambassadors and Wellbeing Wednesday, dental vouchers

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At Amey we celebrate our people and all that they are. This is reflected in our Affinity Group networks, providing a community of support and connection, a safe space to share experiences, learn from one another and generate ideas – Women @ Amey, NeuroDiversity, Armed Forces, Multicultural Network, Pride, Diversability and Parents & Carers.

Social Value –

You’ll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives.

Plus a range of other great perks and benefits including:

• Pension – Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to
• Holidays - Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Choices - Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership.
• Save with Amey - Our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in.

Your Career at Amey Consulting

At Amey Consulting, we value collective expertise, but also the spark one person can bring. As one of us, you can really be yourself, because your individuality is an asset.

You’ll be stretched, but always supported. We’ll recognise your hard work and look after your well-being too. You’ll be empowered to play your part and achieve, encouraged to fulfil your own ambition as well as the shared one.

Application Guidance

Amey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview, if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Please contact our recruitment team at peopleservices@amey.co.uk to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional application support that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.

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