Flood Risk & Drainage Engineer in Birmingham)

Penguin Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Birmingham seeks a Flood Risk & Drainage Engineer to oversee projects related to drainage strategies and flood risk assessments. The ideal candidate has a degree in Civil Engineering and at least three years of UK experience in flood risk and drainage engineering. You will work on high-profile projects, liaise with various stakeholders, and support junior engineers. Competitive salary and flexible working arrangements offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development support

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ UK experience in flood risk and drainage engineering.
• Strong knowledge of national planning policy and legislation.
• Experience with drainage modelling and technical design.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review Flood Risk Assessments and drainage strategies.
• Develop SuDS and surface/foul water drainage designs.
• Liaise with clients, architects, and local authorities.

Skills

Flood risk assessment

Drainage design

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

Civils 3D

Causeway Flow

GIS

Job description

Flood Risk & Drainage Engineer

Birmingham

Join a respected independent consultancy as a Flood Risk & Drainage Engineer, supporting high-profile water and civil engineering projects. You’ll work across private and public sector schemes, delivering technically excellent drainage and flood risk solutions, while contributing to a growing team of specialists.

The Opportunity

You’ll take ownership of drainage strategies and flood risk assessments, working on a wide range of developments from small‑scale sites to major residential schemes of up to 10,000 units. This role allows you to shape the technical delivery of projects while supporting the ongoing growth of a strategically important business area.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review Flood Risk Assessments and drainage strategies for residential, commercial, and mixed‑use developments
• Develop SuDS and surface/foul water drainage designs, ensuring compliance with planning policy and technical standards
• Liaise with clients, architects, contractors, local authorities, and statutory bodies to deliver practical, buildable solutions
• Use modelling and design software such as Causeway Flow, AutoCAD, Civils 3D, and GIS for design, calculations, and earthworks modelling
• Contribute to technical reports, planning applications, and outline or detailed schemes
• Support and mentor junior engineers, sharing technical expertise

Requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience
• Minimum 3 years’ UK experience in flood risk and drainage engineering
• Strong knowledge of national planning policy and legislation (NPPF, PPG, SuDS Manual, Flood and Water Management Act, Water Framework Directive)
• Experience with drainage modelling, technical design, and report writing
• Effective communication, organisation, and time management skills
• Practical problem‑solving approach
• Chartered status (ICE/CIWEM) or working towards it is advantageous
• Familiarity with Flood Risk Activity Permitting and Land Drainage Consent is desirable

Why Join

• Competitive salary and flexible working arrangements
• Professional development support, including chartership guidance
• Work on a variety of high‑profile projects in a collaborative and supportive team
• Opportunity to make a visible impact on sustainable water management solutions