Civil Engineer | Flood Risk & Drainage | Consultant, Senior, or Principal Level

Baker Street Recruitment; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive environmental consultancy in the UK seeks an experienced Civil Engineer to lead flood risk and drainage projects. The role offers autonomy in project design and a commitment to sustainable water management. Candidates should have a degree in Civil Engineering and experience with flood risk management and relevant software tools like Civil 3D and InfoWorks ICM. The position promotes professional development with an unlimited training budget and enhances work flexibility.

Benefits

Enhanced working flexibility

Discretionary profit share scheme

Generous annual leave

3 paid volunteering days

Unlimited training budget

Enhanced contributory pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Monthly wellbeing allowance

Free parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience in flood risk management, drainage design, and SuDS.
• Proficiency in relevant design and modelling software.
• Excellent analytical, written, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support the design and assessment of flood risk and drainage projects.
• Develop and review Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SuDS).
• Produce high-quality technical reports and designs.

Skills

Flood risk management

Drainage design

Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SuDS)

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Civil 3D

MicroDrainage

InfoWorks ICM

Job description

This is a remote position.

Location : Stockport London or home-based within the UK

Level : Consultant Senior or Principal

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Civil Engineer to join a growing environmental and sustainability consultancy to lead their Water Environment service. This forward‑thinking organisation is dedicated to helping clients achieve positive environmental outcomes through innovative and pragmatic environmental solutions.

Youll be working closely with a talented team of environmental specialists and will play a key role in delivering and developing flood risk and drainage support projects across the UK.

Flexibility is at the core of the culture within this consultancy and their supportive nature and unlimited training budget creates genuine opportunities for progression and professional development.

The Role

• Lead or support the design and assessment of flood risk and drainage infrastructure projects.
• Develop and review Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SuDS) and surface water management strategies.
• Undertake hydrological, hydraulic and water resource modelling using software such as HEC‑RAS, TUFLOW, MIKE SHE or InfoWorks ICM.
• Analyse data from fieldwork, GIS and remote sensing to support engineering design.
• Produce high‑quality technical reports, designs and client deliverables.
• Provide specialist advice on water resource management, flood mitigation and drainage design.
• Liaise with clients, regulators and local authorities to ensure projects meet regulatory and technical standards.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a progressive consultancy where youll have the autonomy to shape projects, influence design outcomes and contribute to sustainable water management within developments across the UK.

If youre an experienced Water Engineer looking for a role that offers flexibility, professional growth and meaningful work please get in touch for a confidential discussion.

Requirements

• Degree (or higher) in Civil Engineering, Water Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in flood risk management, drainage design and SuDS.
• Proficiency in relevant design and modelling software such as Civil 3D, MicroDrainage or InfoWorks ICM.
• Excellent analytical, written and communication skills.
• A collaborative and proactive approach with a genuine interest in sustainable water management.
• Working towards or holding Chartership or Incorporated (IEng) status through ICE, CIWEM or a similar professional body is advantageous.

Benefits

• Enhanced working flexibility
• Discretionary profit share scheme
• Generous annual leave and the option to purchase more
• 3 paid volunteering days per year
• Additional leave after 2 years service
• Extra days leave for your birthday
• Unlimited training budget and a personalised development plan
• Enhanced contributory pension scheme
• Cycle to work and health care schemes
• Monthly wellbeing allowance
• Free parking

Employment Type

Full Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1