Flood Risk and Drainage Engineer

Calibre Search; Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multidisciplinary engineering firm in the Midlands is seeking a Flood Risk and Drainage Engineer for their team. Responsibilities include preparing Flood Risk Assessments and developing drainage strategies. The ideal candidate should possess strong knowledge of UK drainage regulations and proficiency with relevant software. Excellent presentation and communication skills are essential. Benefits include profit sharing, flexible working, and additional time off.

Benefits

Profit sharing

Flexible working

Day off for your birthday

Options to buy or sell leave

Life assurance

CPD time off

Qualifications

• Proven experience in preparing drainage and flood risk strategies.
• Experience reviewing Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategies.
• Strong communication confidence in client interactions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Flood Risk Assessments for planning applications.
• Develop Surface Water and Foul Water Drainage Strategies.
• Liaise with engineering teams and clients.

Skills

Presentation skills

Knowledge of UK Drainage and Flood Risk regulations

Communication skills

Proficiency with Microdrainage/Flow

Proficiency with Microstation/AutoCAD

Written and spoken English

Education

Relevant degree

Tools

Microdrainage/Flow

Microstation/AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Flood Risk and Drainage Engineer, Midlands, UK

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Location: Midlands, UK

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

Job Description:

We are working with a leading multidisciplinary professional practice in the UK, specializing in the built environment, to add a Flood Risk and Drainage Engineer to their team in Bedford.

The company is an employee-owned firm with nearly 60 years of experience across three offices in Bedford, Birmingham, and London, employing around 80 staff. They offer integrated services in architecture, engineering, planning, and surveying for various development projects.

The key responsibilities include:

• Working on residential and non-residential projects across the UK, from private developers to national house builders and masterplanning schemes.
• Preparing Flood Risk Assessments for planning applications.
• Developing Surface Water and Foul Water Drainage Strategies for planning support.
• Liaising with the engineering team, clients, and third-party consultants or council officers.
• Using Microdrainage/Flow software for drainage modeling.
• Contributing to site masterplans to incorporate drainage and flood risk considerations.

Person specification includes:

• Relevant degree (desirable).
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Strong knowledge of UK Drainage and Flood Risk regulations and best practices.
• Proficiency with Microdrainage/Flow, Microstation/AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Experience required:

• Proven experience in preparing drainage and flood risk strategies for planning applications.
• Experience reviewing Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategies.
• Strong communication skills and confidence in client interactions.

Additional responsibilities:

• Ensuring projects are completed efficiently, on time, and within budget.
• Effective communication with stakeholders.
• Regular review of company practices and policies.

Benefits include profit sharing, flexible working, a day off for your birthday, options to buy or sell leave, life assurance, and CPD time off.

If interested, apply or contact Jamie Will at Calibre Search. Calibre promotes workplace equality and welcomes all qualified candidates.