Flood Risk & Drainage Engineer

Acorn by Synergie; West of England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Acorn by Synergie in Bristol is seeking a Flood Risk & Drainage Engineer or Senior Flood Risk & Drainage Engineer to join a multidisciplinary civil engineering consultancy. You will prepare Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategies for diverse developments, liaising with clients, local authorities and design teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.

The role offers flexible working arrangements (full-time or part-time) and a supportive environment with professional development

Qualifications

• A relevant bachelors or masters degree in civil engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in preparing Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategy Reports for planning applications.
• Experience designing drainage schemes using InfoDrainage and/or MicroDrainage.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Strong numerical, written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategies for developments.
• Design drainage systems using InfoDrainage and/or MicroDrainage.
• Liaise with clients, local authorities and design teams and communicate technical advice clearly.
• Lead and mentor junior team members (Senior role) and manage project delivery.
• Contribute to business development and client engagement.

Skills

Numerical ability

Written communication

Verbal communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelors/Masters in Civil Engineering

Tools

InfoDrainage

MicroDrainage

AutoCAD

Job description

Flood Risk & Drainage Engineer / Senior Flood Risk & Drainage Engineer | Civil Drainage Engineer

Bristol | £35,000-£50,000 per annum, dependent on experience | Full-time or part-time | 37.5 hours per week (full-time)

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting a Flood Risk & Drainage Engineer or Senior Flood Risk & Drainage Engineer to join an established, multi-disciplinary civil engineering consultancy in Bristol.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly, collaborative and forward-thinking team working on a diverse range of residential and commercial development projects.

The consultancy has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, reliable and commercially focused engineering solutions. It is committed to supporting professional development, fostering an inclusive working environment and encouraging independent thinking, fresh ideas and excellent client service.

With a strong team ethos and opportunities for career progression, this role offers the chance to develop your technical expertise and contribute to the successful delivery of a variety of projects. Full-time and part-time applications will be considered.

What We Offer

• A supportive, friendly and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• The opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of residential and commercial development projects.
• A culture that values initiative, independent judgement and fresh ideas.
• Flexible working arrangements, with full-time and part-time applications welcomed.
• The opportunity to join an established consultancy with a strong reputation for quality and client service.

Key Duties

• You will be responsible for preparing Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategies, alongside the detailed design of drainage schemes for residential and commercial developments.
• The role involves regular liaison with clients, local authority officers and wider design teams, including architects and planning consultants. You will need to communicate technical advice clearly and confidently by email, telephone and face-to-face meetings.

Depending on your level of experience, responsibilities will include:

• Preparing Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategy Reports to support planning applications.
• Designing drainage systems using industry-standard software, including InfoDrainage and/or MicroDrainage.
• Providing technical advice on flood risk, surface water management and drainage design.
• Liaising with clients, local authorities, architects, planning consultants and other design team members.
• Attending design team meetings, council meetings and public exhibitions.
• Managing project deadlines, budgets, resources and client expectations.
• Contributing to the delivery of high-quality, commercially effective engineering solutions.

Additional Responsibilities - Senior Engineer

• Managing and leading projects from inception through to delivery.
• Preparing fee proposals and contributing to project planning and resource management.
• Providing planning and technical advice on flood risk, drainage and development masterplans.
• Representing the consultancy at client and stakeholder meetings.
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members.
• Contributing to business development, marketing and networking activities.

Requirements

• A relevant bachelor's or master's degree, such as Civil Engineering.
• Experience preparing Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategy Reports for planning applications.
• Experience designing drainage schemes using InfoDrainage and/or MicroDrainage.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD.
• An understanding of relevant planning policy and technical guidance, including the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), CIRIA SuDS guidance, Sewer Sector Guidance and Building Regulations.
• Strong numerical, written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• A full UK driving licence.
• The ability to manage deadlines, budgets, project resources and client expectations effectively.
• A creative, logical and solution-focused approach to engineering challenges.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Experience of fluvial and pluvial flood risk modelling.
• Experience preparing Section 104 (S104) drainage designs for technical approval by the relevant authorities.
• Previous supervisory, team leadership or mentoring experience.
• Experience developing client relationships and generating new business through professional and industry contacts.