Flood Risk and Drainage Engineer

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Flood Risk and Drainage Engineer to join their dynamic team in Central London. This exciting opportunity involves working on diverse projects related to flood risk, surface water, and drainage for private sector clients and local authorities. Candidates will engage in impactful work, including flood risk assessments, drainage strategies, and river restoration projects. The role promises a competitive salary, substantial benefits, and opportunities for professional development. If you're passionate about sustainability and engineering, this position offers a chance to make a significant difference in the field.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Substantial benefits package

Training courses

Career development

Qualifications

• Strong academic background in Civil Engineering with relevant degrees.
• Experience with flood risk assessments and drainage strategies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct flood risk assessments and surface water management plans.
• Design detailed drainage and sewerage systems for various projects.

Skills

Flood Risk Assessments

Surface Water Management Plans

Drainage Strategies

SuDS Designs

River Restoration

Watercourse Diversions

Nutrient Neutrality Projects

Pollution Projects

Education

BSc in Civil Engineering

MSc in Civil Engineering

Tools

Infodrainage

Flow

Microdrainage

Job description

Job Description

My client, a specialist UK based Engineering Consultancy which specialises in Sustainability, Civil and Structural Engineering, is searching for a Flood Risk and Drainage Engineer to join an established team of Flood Risk and Drainage Engineers based in Central London. It is essential that applicants have a strong academic background in a relevant discipline including a BSc and/or MSc in Civil Engineering and experience working for a UK based Consultancy or Local Authority completing Flood Risk Assessments, Surface Water Management Plans, Surface Water Drainage Strategies and SuDS Designs using Infodrainage or Flow. It is also beneficial for applicants to reside locally and have experience completing river restoration, watercourse diversions or nutrient neutrality/pollution projects.

This exciting role will offer candidates the opportunity to join a team of experienced Engineers to work on varied Flood Risk, Surface Water, Drainage Projects, Aviation and Renewable Energy Projects for Private Sector Clients, Local Authorities and Housing Developers. You will also have the opportunity to complete river restoration, watercourse diversions and flood alleviation works. Applicants will also be supported to complete the following:

1. Flood Risk Assessments for flood zones 1, 2 and 3.
2. Surface Water Management Plans.
3. Surface Water and Foul Drainage Strategy.
4. Flood Risk Mapping.
5. Detailed Residential Drainage and Sewerage Design using Flow and Microdrainage for residential, commercial, mixed use development and Airport Projects.
6. Drainage Area Planning.

This role comes offers a competitive salary, substantial benefits package, training courses and career development. If this role is of interest to you or if you are searching for other roles relating to Hydrology/Flood Risk Assessment please do not hesitate to contact Jordanna Morris on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).

This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.