Associate Flood Risk Engineer

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/hybrid working

Bristol-based role

Friendly and supportive team

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd in Bristol is seeking an Associate Flood Risk Engineer to join a growing consultancy. You’ll manage a varied workload on flood risk, drainage and SuDS projects, with increasing responsibility within the team.

You’ll be involved in preparing Flood Risk Assessments, modelling, client liaison and mentoring junior staff, with opportunities to lead project delivery from initial concepts to completion.

Qualifications

• Solid background in flood risk and drainage.
• Experience preparing Flood Risk Assessments and SuDS strategies/designs.
• Experience with flood modelling software (Flood Modeller, TUFLOW or similar).
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and/or MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage.

Responsibilities

• Preparing Flood Risk Assessments and drainage strategies.
• Flood risk modelling and supporting technical assessments.
• Surface water management and Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) design.
• Working on flood risk and drainage projects from initial stages through to completion.
• Liaising with clients, local authorities and other project teams.
• Supporting and mentoring more junior members of the team.
• Getting involved in project management and helping to develop client relationships.

Skills

Flood risk assessment

Drainage design

SuDS design

Flood modelling

Client liaison

Team mentoring

Project collaboration

Tools

Flood Modeller

TUFLOW

AutoCAD

MicroDrainage

InfoDrainage

Job description

Associate Flood Risk Engineer

Bristol

£50,000 – £60,000

A growing consultancy is looking to appoint an Associate Flood Risk Engineer to join their Bristol team.

This is a good opportunity for an experienced Flood Risk Engineer looking to take the next step in their career, with the chance to work on a varied range of projects and take on more responsibility within the team.

You’ll be involved in:

• Preparing Flood Risk Assessments and drainage strategies
• Flood risk modelling and supporting technical assessments
• Surface water management and Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) design
• Working on flood risk and drainage projects from initial stages through to completion
• Liaising with clients, local authorities and other project teams
• Supporting and mentoring more junior members of the team
• Getting involved in project management and helping to develop client relationships

We’re looking for someone with a solid background in flood risk and drainage, with experience preparing Flood Risk Assessments and developing SuDS strategies and designs. Experience using Flood Modeller, TUFLOW or similar modelling software would be beneficial, alongside knowledge of AutoCAD and/or MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage.

You’ll need to be comfortable managing your own workload, dealing directly with clients and taking responsibility for your projects, while still being part of a close-knit team.

What’s on offer?

• Competitive salary
• Bristol-based role
• Flexible/hybrid working
• Varied project portfolio
• Opportunity to take on more responsibility and progress your career
• Friendly and supportive working environment

If you’re an experienced Flood Risk Engineer ready to step into an Associate-level position, this could be a great opportunity to join a consultancy where you can have a real say in the continued growth of the team.