Autonomous Drainage Engineer, Flood Risk & SuDS Specialist

Brookbanks Consulting Ltd; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and flexible working

Funded chartership

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The role offers autonomy to shape solutions, engage with LLFAs, Environment Agency, water companies, and strive for Chartered status.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Hydrology, Geography or related discipline.
• Experience in drainage engineering, flood risk, hydrology or related field.
• Experience with residential, commercial, mixed-use or wider development infrastructure projects.
• Interest in drainage, flood risk and sustainable development; develop technical expertise.

Responsibilities

• Prepare drainage strategies and design surface water and foul drainage systems for developments.
• Undertake Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs) and assess flood risk from rivers, surface water, groundwater and tidal flooding.
• Develop SuDS, including attenuation and flow control.
• Undertake hydrological assessments and hydraulic modelling to support FRAs and development planning.
• Prepare technical reports, calculations, drawings and documentation for planning applications and approvals.
• Identify site constraints and develop practical drainage and flood risk solutions.
• Liaise with clients, LLFAs, Environment Agency and water companies.
• Coordinate with Civil, Land, Development & Communities and other disciplines for integrated solutions.
• Support projects from early-stage site appraisal to detailed design and approvals.
• Utilise AutoCAD, MicroDrainage, InfoDrainage, Causeway Flow, TUFLOW or HEC-RAS as appropriate.

Skills

Autonomy

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Civil/Environmental Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroDrainage

InfoDrainage

Causeway Flow

TUFLOW

HEC-RAS

Job description

The role offers autonomy to shape solutions, engage with LLFAs, Environment Agency, water companies, and strive for Chartered status.