Flood Risk & Drainage Engineer

Overview

As a Flood Risk & Drainage Engineer, you will lead the design of surface water management, flood alleviation, and drainage strategies from inception to construction. You will work within the Water Team to support both public and private sector clients on planning and delivery, shaping robust solutions and detailed drawings. You’ll manage multiple projects, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to fee proposals, while applying WinDES and other design tools. This role offers hands-on impact on flood risk and drainage schemes within a sustainability-focused consultancy.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day project delivery for flood risk, drainage, and SuDS schemes
• Prepare Flood Risk Assessments and detailed drainage designs
• Develop concepts and final designs for flood protection works and drainage strategies
• Support planning applications and production of construction drawings
• Mentor junior engineers and engage with clients
• Produce fee proposals and verify work
• Design flood alleviation schemes using WinDES; leverage Civil 3D/PDS where advantageous
• Utilise MAP-Info and/or QGIS as needed
• Prepare water chapters for Environmental Statements
• Coordinate with associates/directors on project direction

Key requirements

• 4–8 years’ experience in water/infrastructure design
• Degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• CEng (MIStructE) or CIWEM status or equivalent experience (or working towards)
• Experience with Flood Risk Assessments, SuDS, and drainage design
• Proficiency with WinDES; knowledge of Civil 3D or PDS is advantageous
• Strong written and verbal communication; client-facing experience
• Project management experience
• Knowledge of relevant policy/guidance (NPPF, PPG, FWMA, WIA, SuDS Manual)

• strong communication
• team player
• mentoring
• WinDES software
• Civil 3D or PDS
• SuDS design

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