Flood Risk & Drainage Engineer

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

Job summary

Acorn Recruitment in Bristol is seeking a Flood Risk & Drainage Engineer (or Senior Flood Risk & Drainage Engineer) to join a multi-disciplinary civil engineering consultancy. The role offers a varied portfolio of residential and commercial developments and a supportive environment.

You will prepare Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategies, design drainage schemes with InfoDrainage and/or MicroDrainage, and liaise with clients and authorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience preparing Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategy Reports.
• Experience designing drainage schemes with InfoDrainage and/or MicroDrainage.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and relevant planning guidance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategy Reports to support planning applications.
• Design drainage systems using InfoDrainage and/or MicroDrainage.
• Provide technical advice on flood risk, surface water management and drainage design.
• Liaise with clients, local authorities, architects and planning consultants.
• Attend design team meetings and manage deadlines, budgets and client expectations.
• Lead projects from inception to delivery (Senior level).
• Prepare fee proposals and contribute to project planning and resource management.

Skills

Numerical ability

Written communication

Verbal communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

InfoDrainage

MicroDrainage

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

For candidates applying at Senior Engineer level, responsibilities will also include:

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

To be considered for this opportunity, you will have:

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

The following would be advantageous:

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.

Interested?

If you are an experienced Flood Risk & Drainage Engineer looking for your next career move, or a Senior Engineer seeking an opportunity to take on greater responsibility, we would welcome your application.