Drainage and Flood Risk Engineer

Aldwych Consulting; Manchester; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Hybrid working

25 days holiday

Private healthcare & pension

Job summary

Aldwych Consulting Ltd is looking for a Flood Risk & Drainage Engineer to join our Manchester team. You will contribute to drainage design, SuDS, and flood risk projects from feasibility through detailed design, collaborating with clients and authorities.

You will use AutoCAD and drainage software, coordinating with internal teams and supporting junior engineers in a hybrid work setting in Central Manchester.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years UK consultancy experience
• Understanding of SuDS, drainage policy, and planning
• Experience with AutoCAD and drainage design software
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (or similar)

Responsibilities

• Designing SuDS and drainage systems from feasibility to detailed design
• Assisting with Flood Risk Assessments and planning submissions
• Producing technical drawings with AutoCAD
• Liaising with internal teams, clients, and local authorities
• Supporting junior colleagues and learning from senior engineers

Skills

SuDS design

Drainage design

AutoCAD

Flood risk assessments

Planning submissions

Technical drawings

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Tools

MicroDrainage

InfoDrainage

Causeway Flow

Job description

Flood Risk & Drainage Engineer

Location: Central Manchester
Type: Full-time, Permanent
Working Model: Hybrid (flexible working supported)
Experience Level: 2-4 years

A leading Civil & Environmental Engineering Consultancy is seeking a Flood Risk & Drainage Engineer to join their team in Manchester.

With a strong reputation for sustainable design and public sector work with local authorities-you'll be supported to develop your technical skills and grow your career in a collaborative, inclusive environment.

Your Role

You’ll support the delivery of drainage and flood risk projects from early-stage feasibility to detailed design. Responsibilities include:

• Designing SuDS and drainage systems using MicroDrainage / InfoDrainage or Causeway Flow
• Assisting with Flood Risk Assessments and planning submissions
• Producing technical drawings with AutoCAD
• Liaising with internal teams, clients, and local authorities
• Supporting junior colleagues and learning from senior engineers

What You'll Bring

• 2-4 years' UK consultancy experience
• Understanding of SuDS, drainage policy, and planning
• Experience with AutoCAD and drainage design software
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (or similar)

Desirable

Knowledge of CDM Regs, foul drainage, GIS, Civil 3D, or local authority experience.

Benefits

• Discretionary 10% bonus
• Hybrid working and 37.5-hour weeks
• 25 days holiday (+ up to 10 unpaid days)
• Private healthcare and matched 4% pension
• Paid professional memberships
• Cycle-to-work scheme & travel loan
• Ongoing training and career progression
• Friendly, mission-driven team culture

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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