Senior Flood Risk & Drainage Engineer

Strata Consulting; Town of Cambridge; Hybrid; AUD 86,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Bonus scheme

Flexible and hybrid working

Professional development

Performance appraisals

Career progression opportunities

Diverse project portfolio

Job summary

Strata Consulting Limited is seeking a Civil Engineer to join our Cambridge team, focusing on flood risk and drainage for a variety of developments. You will contribute to planning applications and masterplans, applying your technical expertise to deliver robust drainage solutions.

You will design drainage schemes using MicroDrainage and InfoDrainage, liaise with clients and local authorities, and support project teams across sectors.

Qualifications

• A relevant Civil Engineering degree is essential.
• Strong knowledge of flood risk and drainage principles (NPPF, CIRIA SuDS, Building Regulations).
• Experience preparing Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategy Reports.

Responsibilities

• Preparing Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategies for planning applications.
• Designing surface water and foul drainage schemes to relevant standards.
• Collaborating with clients, authorities, planning consultants and design teams.
• Providing practical technical advice on flood risk and drainage, influencing masterplans and site layouts.
• Preparing and contributing to fee proposals and project deliverables.
• Liaising with stakeholders to resolve technical challenges and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Contributing to the growth of the team’s flood risk and drainage capabilities.

Skills

Flood risk

Drainage design

Client liaison

Project management

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

MicroDrainage

InfoDrainage

Job description

Our client is a respected engineering and development consultancy supporting the delivery of complex projects throughout the UK. Bringing together expertise across civil engineering, infrastructure and environmental disciplines, they help clients navigate the technical and planning challenges associated with new developments, providing practical solutions that balance engineering requirements with commercial objectives.

With a diverse workload spanning residential communities, commercial developments and large-scale infrastructure schemes, the business offers an opportunity to gain exposure to projects at different stages of the development lifecycle. Their approach centres on technical quality, close collaboration with clients and the delivery of effective, sustainable solutions that respond to the specific requirements of each site.

Joining the team at their Cambridge office, you will play an important role in supporting development projects across the region, contributing your expertise in flood risk and drainage while collaborating with professionals from complementary disciplines. The working environment encourages individuals to take initiative, share ideas and build their technical capabilities, offering a strong platform for someone looking to develop their career and take on increasing responsibility within the industry.

What’s on offer

• Private healthcare
• Professional membership subscription paid
• Company bonus scheme
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Regular social events
• Annual performance and development appraisals
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development
• The chance to work on a diverse portfolio of projects across multiple sectors

The role

• Preparing Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategies to support planning applications for residential, commercial and mixed-use developments.
• Undertaking the detailed design of surface water and foul drainage schemes, ensuring compliance with relevant standards, guidance and regulations.
• Working closely with clients, local authorities, planning consultants, architects and other members of multidisciplinary design teams to develop effective engineering solutions.
• Providing clear, practical technical advice on flood risk and drainage matters, including input into development masterplans and site layouts.
• Preparing and contributing to fee proposals, managing project deliverables and supporting the successful delivery of projects from initial planning through to detailed design.
• Liaising with stakeholders to resolve technical challenges and ensure proposed solutions meet both regulatory requirements and client objectives.
• Contributing to the continued growth of the team's flood risk and drainage capabilities while maintaining strong working relationships with clients and project partners.

What you need to succeed

• A relevant degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline is essential.
• A strong understanding of flood risk and drainage principles, including the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), CIRIA SuDS guidance, Sewer Sector Guidance and relevant Building Regulations.
• Demonstrable experience preparing Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategy Reports to support planning applications.
• Experience designing drainage schemes using MicroDrainage and/or InfoDrainage.
• A sound understanding of drainage design principles and the regulatory requirements associated with new developments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to liaise directly with clients, local authorities and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Good organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver work to agreed deadlines.
• A proactive, collaborative approach and a genuine interest in developing your technical expertise and progressing your career.