RAB Consultants
Assistant/Graduate Flood Risk Engineer
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Do you want a career with a highly regarded, national SME that is helping communities and environments become more resilient to the changing world around us? If you…
- Have a degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Geography, Building Surveying, or similar.
- Want a mixture of site and office-based work.
- Enjoy the challenge of creating solutions, with innovative thinking, in a wide variety of environments to mitigate risk.
- Would like to work on projects in the water environment with a diverse range of clients.
- Like to work within a friendly supporting team whilst giving you the independence to create your own path.
- Are seeking structured training and experience towards a professional qualification.
Then apply for an Assistant/Graduate Flood Risk Engineer role with RAB.
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- Walking our rivers and coast to inspect flood risk assets.
- Conducting appropriate surveys and tests (e.g., photographic surveys, topographic surveys).
- Assessing viable design options to recommend the most suitable way forward.
- Developing detailed designs ready for construction.
- Overseeing construction sites and administering contracts.
- Surveying buildings at risk from flooding to recommend Property Flood Resilience measures.
- Writing reports with appropriate conclusions and recommendations using plain English.
What you will need:
- The ability and willingness to travel and work anywhere in the UK.
- Have good personal drive to succeed with a willingness to learn.
- Have good verbal and written communication skills.
- Have strong organisational skills.
- Have a desire to help and be empathetic to individuals and communities affected by flooding.
- Be competent in the use of relevant IT software.
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We will consider applicants with relevant experience who are seeking a new challenge, full training will be provided.
What we offer our employees:
- Competitive salaries.
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with long service.
- Additional social value day to support local communities.
- Hybrid home/office working facilities and flexible hours.
- Structured training through the RAB Academy with support to achieve relevant formal qualifications and professional status (E.g., CIWEM, ICE, RICS)
- Recognition of achievements and career progression opportunities.
- A friendly and supportive team, open to new ideas and innovation.
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