Flood Risk and Drainage Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading multidisciplinary Consultancy is seeking an experienced Engineer to join their York office, focusing on flood risk and drainage design. The ideal candidate holds a Civil Engineering degree and has experience in related design software. The role involves preparing flood risk assessments, designing drainage networks, and technical report preparation. The company offers competitive pay and supports professional development towards chartership.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in flood risk and drainage design.
• Strong understanding of environmental and planning legislation.
• Ability to deliver work to agreed timescales and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed flood risk assessments and sustainable drainage strategies.
• Design drainage networks and undertake hydraulic modelling.
• Liaise with clients, local authorities, and multidisciplinary project teams.

Skills

Flood risk assessments

Drainage design

Hydraulic modelling

Technical report preparation

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Tools

InfoDrainage

MicroDrainage

Civil 3D

Job description

A leading multidisciplinary Consultancy is seeking an experienced and motivated Engineer to join its York office, with a primary focus on flood risk and drainage design. This position offers an excellent opportunity for an ambitious professional to contribute to a range of technically challenging and environmentally significant projects, working within a well-established and respected team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the preparation of detailed flood risk assessments, surface water management plans, and sustainable drainage strategies for a variety of public and private sector developments. The role will involve the design of drainage networks and hydraulic modelling, the preparation of technical reports and drawings, and close liaison with clients, local authorities, statutory bodies, and multidisciplinary project teams. The position will suit an individual with a strong understanding of environmental and planning legislation, sustainable drainage systems (SuDS), and current industry standards.
Applicants should hold a degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline and possess demonstrable experience in flood risk and drainage design, ideally within a Consultancy environment. Proficiency in relevant design software such as InfoDrainage or MicroDrainage and Civil 3D is essential, together with the ability to produce high-quality technical documentation and deliver work to agreed timescales and budgets. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, sound technical judgement, and a methodical, professional approach are key requirements.
In return, the Consultancy offers a competitive remuneration package, comprehensive professional development opportunities, and full support towards chartership with the Institution of Civil Engineers or an equivalent professional body. The York office provides a collaborative and professional working environment, with flexible working arrangements and the opportunity to contribute to a wide range of civil and environmental engineering projects across multiple sectors.
Applications are invited from Engineers who are committed to delivering high-quality, sustainable design solutions and are seeking to further develop their career within a reputable and progressive Consultancy.
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