Flood Risk & Drainage Engineer

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in Guildford seeks a Flood Risk and Drainage Engineer with at least 3 years of experience. This role involves preparing flood risk assessments, drainage designs, and collaborating on planning projects with clients. A strong understanding of UK planning frameworks and proficiency in MicroDrainage is required. The position offers a hybrid working structure, allowing flexibility while managing projects across the South East. Ideal for candidates looking to advance in a reputable consultancy environment.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ experience in flood risk and drainage engineering.
• Strong understanding of UK planning frameworks and policy requirements.
• Proficiency in drainage design tools is essential.

Responsibilities

• Preparing Flood Risk Assessments and drainage strategies.
• Designing SuDS, surface water and foul drainage systems.
• Producing technical designs using relevant software.
• Ensuring designs meet planning policy and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Strong understanding of UK planning frameworks

Proficiency in MicroDrainage

Clear communication skills

Solution-focused mindset

Ability to work independently

Tools

MicroDrainage

AutoCAD

Job description

FLOOD RISK & DRAINAGE ENGINEER
Guildford Hybrid working available

New year, new job. Are you a Flood Risk and Drainage Engineer looking to take ownership of technically challenging work while staying closely involved in the planning process? This is an excellent opportunity for a Flood Risk and Drainage Engineer who enjoys delivering practical, policy-compliant solutions within a respected consultancy environment.

You will be joining a well-established civil and environmental consultancy anchored in the Guildford office, working with a collaborative local team while supporting projects across the South East and further afield. The role combines drainage design and flood risk input for developments nationwide, supporting clients wherever their projects are located while remaining based within a flexible, hybrid structure.

The role

As a Flood Risk and Drainage Engineer, you will work across design and planning-led projects from concept through to delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Preparing Flood Risk Assessments and drainage strategies for planning submissions
• Designing SuDS, surface water and foul drainage systems
• Producing technical designs using MicroDrainage and AutoCAD or similar software
• Ensuring designs align with planning policy, regulatory requirements and feasibility
• Liaising with clients, planners and multidisciplinary project teams
• Supporting projects through planning, approval and delivery stages

About you

This role suits a capable Flood Risk and Drainage Engineer ready to progress.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ experience in flood risk and drainage engineering
• Strong understanding of UK planning frameworks and policy requirements
• Proficiency in MicroDrainage and drainage design tools
• Clear communication skills and a solution-focused mindset
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Eligibility to Apply

Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.

Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this position. For more information, contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years’ recruitment experience.