Drainage Engineer

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

Drainage Engineer / Flood Risk Consultant

As a UK, privately owned consultancy, we offer autonomy, flexibility and trust. Our people are empowered and supported to challenge the status quo, implement their ideas and make a real impact.

We're built on expertise, problem-solving and a commitment to doing things properly - delivering real results, not just ticking boxes.

Brookbanks operates nationwide, providing integrated consultancy services for major infrastructure and development schemes, with a reputation for designing and delivering some of the most complex projects.

Our clients include many of the UK's leading blue-chip residential and commercial property developers.

What’s in it for you at Brookbanks?

Autonomy: you'll have the freedom to work in your own way, create change and shape the company.

Innovation: free from rigid processes or layers of hierarchy, we encourage fresh thinking and an entrepreneurial mindset.

Personable environment: as a UK, privately owned consultancy, you'll be more than just a number.

Roadmap for progression: we're expanding into new sectors and regions, creating opportunities for career development and progression from within.

Personal development: we provide opportunities to develop cross-disciplinary expertise, alongside funded chartership and professional development.

Hybrid and flexible working: we trust you to decide how you work best and endeavour to accommodate your personal circumstances.

Scale and scope: you'll be part of some of the UK's most prestigious residential, mixed-use and commercial development projects.

As a Drainage Engineer / Flood Risk Consultant…

You will contribute to the assessment, design and delivery of drainage and flood risk solutions across major residential, mixed-use and commercial developments. Working alongside colleagues and clients, you'll help overcome site constraints, support planning and development proposals, and deliver practical, sustainable solutions throughout the development lifecycle.

• Preparing drainage strategies and designing surface water and foul drainage systems for residential and commercial developments.
• Undertaking Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs) and assessing flood risk from sources including rivers, surface water, groundwater and tidal flooding.
• Developing sustainable drainage solutions (SuDS), including attenuation, flow control and other appropriate drainage features.
• Undertaking hydrological assessments and hydraulic modelling to support flood risk assessments, development planning and mitigation proposals, where relevant to your experience.
• Preparing technical reports, calculations, drawings and supporting documentation for planning applications and technical approvals.
• Identifying site constraints and developing practical solutions to drainage and flood risk challenges.
• Liaising with clients, local authorities, Lead Local Flood Authorities (LLFAs), the Environment Agency and water companies.
• Coordinating with colleagues across Civil Engineering, Land, Development & Communities and other disciplines to deliver integrated solutions.
• Supporting projects from early-stage site appraisal and planning through to detailed design and technical approvals.
• Using relevant software such as AutoCAD, MicroDrainage, InfoDrainage, Causeway Flow, TUFLOW or HEC-RAS, depending on your area of specialism.

What do we look for?

• A relevant qualification in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Hydrology, Geography or a related discipline.
• Experience in drainage engineering, flood risk, hydrology or a related technical field.
• Exposure to residential, commercial, mixed-use or wider development infrastructure projects.
• Experience in one or more relevant areas, such as drainage design, drainage strategies, Flood Risk Assessments, SuDS or hydraulic modelling.
• A genuine interest in drainage, flood risk and sustainable development, with a desire to develop your technical expertise.
• Excellent communication, collaboration and organisational skills, with the ability to work effectively across disciplines and with clients.
• A desire to achieve Chartered status, where relevant to your professional pathway.