Associate Water Management

Penguin Recruitment; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A market leading Environmental Consultancy in Bristol is seeking an Associate Flood Risk and Drainage Engineer to lead a Water Team. This role involves managing projects that span flood risk, drainage, and hydraulic modelling while providing mentorship to team members. A strong academic background and significant experience in related fields are required. The role offers flexible working and a competitive salary along with benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Substantial benefits package

Flexible working

Training courses

Career development

Qualifications

• Strong academic background in a relevant discipline.
• Extensive experience with a UK-based Consultancy in flood risk, hydrology, hydraulic modelling, drainage or river engineering.
• Driven to develop new business opportunities and lead projects while mentoring team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Engineers in Bristol.
• Oversee projects spanning flood risk and drainage schemes.
• Check and amend technical work related to flood risk and drainage.
• Coordinate projects and update Clients on progress.
• Develop business opportunities and promote company services.

Skills

Flood Risk Assessment

Hydraulic Modelling

Drainage Engineering

Team Leadership

Education

Relevant academic degree

Achieved or near Chartered status

Job description

Overview

My client, a market leading, innovative Environmental Consultancy, is seeking an Associate Flood Risk and Drainage Engineer to manage a Water Team based in Bristol. Hybrid working is available.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Engineers in Bristol.
• Oversee projects spanning flood risk, drainage, hydraulic modelling, nutrient neutrality, flood alleviation and river restoration schemes across the UK.
• Check, complete and amend technical work related to flood risk, drainage, hydraulic modelling, nutrient neutrality, flood alleviation and river restoration.
• Support the existing technical team and coordinate projects; update Clients with project progress.
• Develop new business opportunities with the support of the team; promote company services; mentor and train team members.
• Bid proposals and tenders for relevant projects.
• Ensure delivery of projects including natural flood management and renewable energy projects where applicable.

Qualifications & Experience

• Strong academic background in a relevant discipline.
• Achieved or near Chartered status.
• Extensive experience with a UK-based Consultancy specialising in flood risk, hydrology, hydraulic modelling, flood alleviation, drainage or river engineering.
• Driven to develop new business opportunities and lead projects while mentoring team members.

Benefits & Opportunity

This opportunity offers a competitive salary, substantial benefits package, flexible working, training courses and career development.

Location & Role Details

Location: Bristol, Bristol

Post Date: Sep 12th 2025 | Closes: Oct 13th 2025

Sector: Contract: Permanent | Hours: Full Time

Employer & Application

Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position. If this role is of interest or you are seeking other roles relating to Hydrology/Flood Risk Assessment, please contact Jordanna Morris. We have many more vacancies available on our website. This is a permanent role.