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

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

Job summary

An environmental consultancy in the UK is looking for an experienced Civil Engineer to lead their Water Environment service. This role involves managing flood risk and drainage projects, developing innovative solutions, and ensuring sustainable practices. Candidates should have a degree in Civil Engineering or related fields and proven experience in flood risk management and drainage design. The position offers flexibility, professional development, and a supportive environment for career growth.

Benefits

Enhanced working flexibility

Discretionary profit share scheme

Generous annual leave

Paid volunteering days

Unlimited training budget

Enhanced pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Healthcare schemes

Monthly wellbeing allowance

Free parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience in flood risk management, drainage design, and SuDS.
• Working towards or holding Chartership or IEng status through relevant bodies is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support flood risk and drainage infrastructure projects.
• Develop and review Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SuDS).
• Undertake hydrological, hydraulic, and water resource modeling.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Tools

HEC-RAS

TUFLOW

MIKE SHE

InfoWorks ICM

Civil 3D

MicroDrainage

Job description

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.

You’ll 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 you’ll have the autonomy to shape projects, influence design outcomes, and contribute to sustainable water management within developments across the UK.

If you’re 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
• An extra day’s leave for your birthday
• Unlimited training budget and a personalised development plan
• Enhanced contributory pension scheme
• Cycle to work and healthcare schemes
• Monthly wellbeing allowance
• Free parking