
Location
Enfield, North London
Hours
Full Time - 37 hours per week
Salary
£38,256 per annum
About the Role
Enfield Council’s award-winning Blue Green Infrastructure team is delivering a wide range of innovative flood risk management projects, including wetlands, rain gardens, natural flood management, and other landscape restoration measures to meet the growing needs of this dynamic area of North London. We have an opportunity for an Assistant Engineer to join this team, assisting with the delivery of this programme and other Lead Local Flood Authority and land drainage responsibilities. This includes working with developers to ensure new planning applications incorporate best practice Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) measures. You will be expected to work on your own initiative, making day-to-day decisions to deliver projects and work programmes under the guidance of the Principal Engineer and senior team members. The role requires effective communication with residents and third parties to address queries and the ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team. You will need to prioritise workloads and adapt to change in a dynamic environment.
Experience
Experience assisting with the delivery of SuDS and other Civil Engineering projects is essential. This may include feasibility studies, surveys, design, site supervision, project management, or contract administration.
About you
- Able to work independently with responsibility for day-to-day decisions
- Strong communication skills to engage effectively with residents and third parties
- Capable of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Able to prioritise workloads and adapt to changing demands
Qualifications
Qualified with at least a Degree, HNC, or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline.
Enfield Council

