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 of work alongside 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 assist with various aspects of SuDS and Civil Engineering projects, which may include feasibility studies, surveys, design, site supervision, project management, or contract administration. You will be expected to work on your own initiative, making day-to-day decisions to deliver your projects and work programmes, while receiving guidance from the Principal Engineer and other senior team members. Effective communication skills are essential, as you will engage with residents and other third parties to address relevant queries. The role requires the ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team, prioritise workloads effectively, and adapt to changing demands.

Experience
Experience assisting with the delivery of SuDS and other Civil Engineering projects is essential. This may include involvement in feasibility, surveys, design, site supervision, project management, or contract administration.

About you
You should be able to work independently with responsibility for day-to-day decisions and demonstrate strong communication skills to effectively liaise with residents and third parties. The ability to work well within a multi-disciplinary team, prioritise tasks, and adapt to change is important.

Qualifications
A minimum of a Degree, HNC, or equivalent experience in a relevant engineering or environmental discipline is required.