Engineer - Drainage and Flood Risk Management

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Solihull is seeking an experienced professional in flood risk management. The role involves shaping flood risk responses and working collaboratively on major infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in managing flood risks and strong interpersonal skills to communicate effectively. A supportive working environment and attractive employee benefits are offered.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Extensive wellbeing offer

Staff discounts

Access to Local Government pension scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in flood risk management and drainage.
• Confident in planning and delivering long-term initiatives.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Shape response to flood risk and drainage agenda.
• Engage with developers and Risk Management Authorities.
• Drive forward major infrastructure projects.

Skills

Flood risk and drainage experience

Problem solving

Commercial awareness

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Solihull Council is entering an exciting phase in its flood risk management journey, and we are seeking a highly motivated and experienced professional to join our team. This role offers a unique opportunity to play a pivotal part in shaping our response to flood risk around the borough, while driving forward the delivery of our wider flood risk and drainage agenda.

We are proud to be a Council that is small enough to care, but big enough to make a difference. Our integrated Highway Drainage and Lead Local Flood Authority team has a strong track record of delivering impactful schemes that have improved the lives of residents across the borough—particularly those affected by flooding. We have successfully secured significant funding to design and implement highway drainage and flood resilience schemes in recent years.

As part of a team contributing to major infrastructure and growth initiatives—including High-Speed 2 and the housing expansion outlined in our draft Local Plan—you will work collaboratively with developers and other Risk Management Authorities to help realise our vision: ensuring that everyone in Solihull has an equal opportunity to be healthier, happier, safer, and more prosperous.

We are looking for someone with proven flood risk and drainage experience, who can maintain the momentum of our high-value programmes and projects. You will be confident in planning and delivering long-term initiatives, solving complex problems, and applying sound judgement. Commercial awareness will be key, as you identify and maximise business opportunities to enhance our services.

Your interpersonal skills will be one of your key strengths, enabling you to engage, influence and build effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and communicate technical information clearly to varied audiences.

Benefits

• A unique opportunity to shape the way we work and deliver meaningful change
• Involvement in a diverse portfolio of innovative and high-impact projects
• A supportive and forward-thinking working environment
• An attractive employee offer including a range of flexible working options, an extensive wellbeing offer, as well as attractive staff benefits including staff discounts and access to the Local Government pension scheme.

If you are passionate about making a difference and ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please click on the link below. Your application should be in your own words and reflect your own personal experiences.

If you have a specific question regarding this post If you have a specific question or require further information regarding this post, please contact Oliver Monk, Senior Engineer at [e-mail]

Closing date for completed applications 23rd November 2025

Interviews will take place in the week commencing 8th December 2025

Please note CV’s will not be accepted for this role.

Solihull Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.

Solihull Council has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Attached documents: Job description and Person specification