Flood Risk and Drainage Engineer in York)

Penguin Recruitment; York; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is searching for a highly motivated Flood Risk and Drainage Engineer to join their dynamic team in York. The role focuses on delivering high-quality solutions in flood risk management and drainage design, requiring expertise in civil engineering or geography. This permanent position offers a competitive salary and flexible hybrid working arrangements, ideal for professionals passionate about sustainable infrastructure and meaningful community impact.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Access to cutting-edge tools and resources

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in flood risk assessments and drainage design.
• Familiarity with relevant legislation and guidelines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete flood risk assessments in accordance with industry standards.
• Develop drainage strategies to support planning applications.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on project designs.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Degree in Geography

Tools

Causeway Flow

InfoDrainage

Civils 3D

Job description

Flood Risk and Drainage Engineer

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Flood Risk and Drainage Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role is ideal for individuals with a background in civil engineering or geography who are passionate about delivering high-quality solutions in flood risk management and drainage design. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting our projects and contributing to the development of innovative and sustainable designs. This position requires a hybrid working arrangement, with two days per week in the office and the remainder of the week from home.

As a Flood Risk and Drainage Engineer you will be required to; -Residential, Commercial and Industrial Development Projects for Public and Private Sector Clients.

* Complete flood risk assessments in accordance with industry standards and regulations.

* Develop detailed drainage strategies to support planning applications and project delivery.

* Design drainage systems using software including causeway Flow, InfoDrainage, and Civils 3D.

* Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless integration of drainage and flood risk solutions into broader project designs.

* Prepare technical reports and documentation to communicate findings and recommendations effectively.

* Liaise with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies to ensure project requirements are met.

* Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and regulatory changes related to flood risk and drainage.

Candidates are required to have;

* A degree in Civil Engineering, Geography, or a related discipline.

* Proven experience in flood risk assessments, drainage strategies, and drainage design.

* Proficiency in using Flow, InfoDrainage, and Civils 3D software.

* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

* Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.

* Familiarity with relevant legislation, guidelines, and standards in flood risk and drainage.

Benefits

* Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

* Flexible hybrid working arrangement, with two days in the office and remote working options.

* Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

* Access to cutting-edge tools and resources to support your work.

* Collaborative and supportive work environment.

* Contribution to meaningful projects that make a positive impact on communities and the environment.

If you are a dedicated professional with a passion for flood risk management and drainage design, we encourage you to apply.

We have many more vacancies available on our website at www.penguinrecruitment.co.uk. This is a permanent role.Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.