Flood Risk And Drainage Engineer

Carrington West; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist consultancy in water and environmental engineering is seeking a Flood Risk & Drainage Engineer to manage flood risk assessments and drainage strategies remotely across the UK. You will lead diverse projects that impact planning permissions and design sustainable drainage solutions, supported by a collaborative team. The ideal candidate has a relevant engineering degree and 3-5+ years of experience in consultancy, with strong technical skills and a commitment to best practice. This role offers competitive salary and benefits, along with opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Fully remote working

Competitive salary

Career progression opportunities

Exposure to diverse projects

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience as a Flood Risk & Drainage Engineer in a consultancy.
• Strong grounding in SuDS design and flood risk methodologies.
• Familiarity with UK regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead flood risk assessments and drainage strategies for projects.
• Review flood modelling and interpret data for planning outcomes.
• Produce technical reports including flood risk assessments.

Skills

Flood risk assessments

SuDS design

Drainage strategies

Flood modelling

Data interpretation

Client engagement

Technical report writing

Mentoring

Education

Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Tools

Hydraulic modelling tools

Hydrology modelling tools

Job description

Flood Risk & Drainage Engineer – Fully Remote (UK-based) – Are you a Flood Risk & Drainage Engineer who wants the freedom of fully remote working without losing exposure to exciting, complex projects? Imagine having the flexibility to shape your workday while still being at the forefront of flood risk, SuDS, and drainage design across the UK.

I’m working with a dynamic consultancy that has established itself as a specialist in water, environmental and civil engineering services. Their expertise spans flood risk assessments, SuDS design, drainage strategies, highways, water neutrality, and more – serving clients that range from private homeowners and architects to major developers and local authorities.

As a Flood Risk & Drainage Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work on projects that truly make an impact: unlocking planning permissions in challenging flood zones, designing sustainable drainage solutions, and navigating the complexities of environmental regulation. The best part? This role is fully remote, giving you the flexibility to manage your work‑life balance while staying deeply connected to a collaborative team of experts.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading and delivering flood risk assessments, SuDS, and drainage strategies for a wide variety of projects.
• Running and reviewing flood modelling, interpreting data to influence designs and planning outcomes.
• Producing high‑quality technical reports and submissions, including flood risk assessments, drainage designs, and supporting planning documentation.
• Engaging with clients, planners, regulators, and consultants to ensure projects are technically sound and policy‑compliant.
• Supporting and mentoring junior colleagues to maintain best practice and technical excellence.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience as a Flood Risk & Drainage Engineer, ideally 3‑5+ years in consultancy or similar environment.
• Strong technical grounding in SuDS design, surface water / foul drainage, and flood risk assessment methodologies.
• Familiarity with hydraulic / hydrology modelling tools and UK regulatory frameworks (EA, LLFA, planning policy).
• Degree‑qualified in Civil or Environmental Engineering (or related discipline); chartership (or working towards it) with CIWEM/ICE is a strong advantage.
• Clear communicator with the ability to collaborate remotely while building trust with clients and regulators.

What You’ll Get

• Fully remote working with true flexibility to work from anywhere in the UK.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• The opportunity to work alongside chartered experts and learn from highly experienced professionals.
• Exposure to a broad range of project types, from small residential extensions to large‑scale infrastructure.
• Career progression opportunities, whether you want to specialise technically or step into leadership.

If you’re a Flood Risk & Drainage Engineer ready to take on new challenges while enjoying the benefits of fully remote working, this is your chance to make a real difference.