Civil Engineer - Flood Risk

TETRA TECH; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tetra Tech is seeking a Civil Engineer to join the Flood Risk and Sustainable Water Engineering team. Based in the North West, preferably Manchester, you will help deliver infrastructure and development projects across the UK, contributing to river engineering, flood risk assessment, hydraulic modelling, and drainage strategies.

Hybrid working is supported. You will engage with clients and multidisciplinary teams, participate in bids, and mentor junior colleagues while progressing toward

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant discipline with experience in civil, structural or water engineering.
• Working towards or holding chartership with ICE or CIWEM is desirable.
• UK project experience is essential, along with a full UK driving licence.
• Eligibility for SC clearance is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of infrastructure and development projects across the UK.
• Contribute to river engineering, flood risk solution design, hydraulic modelling, hydrology assessments, and drainage strategies including SuDS and natural flood management.
• Involve throughout the project lifecycle, from optioneering and client engagement through to detailed design and project close-out.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and support business growth activities.
• Mentor and support junior colleagues; contribute to continuous development and chartership progression.

Skills

Hydraulics & Hydrology

Civil Engineering

Geotechnical Engineering

Nature-Based & Sustainable Design

GIS & Spatial Analysis

Data & Computational Skills

Programming & Automation

Stakeholder Engagement

Project Management

Education

Degree in Civil/Structural or Water Engineering

Chartered status with ICE or CIWEM desirable

UK driving licence

Job description

Civil Engineer – Flood Risk

At Tetra Tech, you’ll work on high-impact projects across the UK, helping to tackle some of the most complex environmental challenges.

Purpose & Scope of the Role

As an Engineer within our Flood Risk and Sustainable Water Engineering team, you will support the delivery of a wide range of infrastructure and development projects across the UK. Working on schemes from £0.1m to £100m, you will contribute to river engineering, flood risk solution design, hydraulic modelling, hydrology assessments, and drainage strategies including SuDS and natural flood management. You will be involved throughout the project lifecycle, from early-stage optioneering and client engagement through to detailed design and project close-out, while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and supporting business growth activities.

Your Impact in this position

You will play an important role in delivering effective, sustainable flood risk and drainage solutions that support resilient communities and infrastructure. Your technical input will help clients navigate complex planning and environmental requirements, while your collaboration and mentoring will strengthen team capability and project outcomes.

Core Capabilities

Technical Expertise

Experience in Hydraulics and Hydrology, Civil, Structural and Geotechnical Engineering, Nature-Based and Sustainable Design and Field and Practical Skills

Modelling & Digital Proficiency

Competence in GIS and Spatial Analysis, Data and Computational Skills, Programming and Automation and River and Flood Modelling

Project Delivery & Development

Experience contributing to projects from inception through to delivery; Ability to support project management activities and assist with bids and proposals

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

Strong report writing and presentation skills; Ability to engage with clients and multidisciplinary teams effectively

Collaboration & Professional Growth

Team-oriented with the ability to mentor and support junior colleagues; Committed to continuous development and progression toward chartership

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

Degree in a relevant discipline with experience in civil, structural or water engineering. Working towards or holding chartership with ICE or CIWEM is desirable. UK project experience is essential, along with a full UK driving licence. Eligibility for SC clearance is advantageous.

Working Environment

This role is based in the North West, preferably Manchester, with potential flexibility for other NW locations. Hybrid working is supported. Projects are UK-wide, so occasional travel and flexibility in working hours may be required.

About Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services working across the full project lifecycle worldwide. We have a wide range of expertise across our teams, providing a global support network with a personalised approach to client relationships to better understand where we can add value. We provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity.

We support public and private sector clients on local, national, and international projects to deliver sustainable and resilient solutions. Our operations in the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands include more than 6,000 employees who are Leading with Science to solve our clients’ most complex problems.

In alignment with the Equality Act 2010, we will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees requiring additional arrangements. This could include adaptations to work schedules, training approaches, or the physical workspace. Please inform us if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process or in your day‑to‑day role.

Additional Information

• Organization: 784 TCE
• Requisition #78400001788