Principal Flood Risk & Drainage Engineer

Overview

In this role, you will lead the Flood Risk & Drainage team from our Central London office, shaping client-focused outcomes for public and private sector projects. You will manage day-to-day engineering design within budget and timescales, while mentoring junior staff and coordinating across disciplines. You’ll bring deep technical expertise in flood risk and drainage and foster collaborations with authorities and clients to drive risk-informed solutions. This position offers a chance to influence major infrastructure projects and advance innovation within a supportive, safety-conscious culture.

Pay / Benefits

• Work-life balance
• Health & Wellbeing packages
• Flex your time
• Extensive Career Professional Development
• Chartership Programme

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring needs are met and expectations exceeded
• Lead day-to-day engineering design aspects of projects within timeframes and budgets
• Oversee junior team members producing Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategy Reports
• Proficient use of MicroDrainage, InfoDrainage and Civils 3D
• Engage in spatial coordination and technical design through construction and handover on large-scale projects
• Lead and support junior staff in preparation and submission of Water Industry Act 1991 section agreements
• Apply industry guidelines (NPPF, SuDS Manual, Design and Construction Guidance) and standards
• Lead discussions with LLFA, Environment Agency and Water Authorities
• Champion health and safety practices and mentor junior team members
• Coordinate across Development discipline and share best practice and innovation
• Engage with Technical Leadership Group to promote technical innovation for major projects

Key requirements

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Incorporated Engineer (IEng) or near Professional Review with ICE or CIWEM
• Proven track record in building and maintaining client relationships
• Effective communication and ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Excellent technical reporting and review skills
• Track record in securing new workstreams and generating new business in Development sector/market
• Commercial and strategic capability with a history of identifying and delivering new opportunities
• Strong stakeholder management and team management skills
• Desire to lead change, motivate others, and foster an innovative culture
• Forward-thinking with long-term planning ability
• Broad project experience across disciplines and multi-disciplinary environments
• Ability to coach others and share knowledge
• Strong presentation skills and ability to run workshops/training

• Interpersonal communication
• Leadership and mentoring
• Presentation and facilitation
• MicroDrainage
• InfoDrainage
• Civils 3D

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