Flood Risk Engineer

Strata Construction Consulting; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm specializing in engineering solutions is looking for a Flood Risk Engineer in Bristol. This role involves producing and advising on flood risk and drainage strategies for major development projects. Candidates should possess a degree in Civil Engineering and at least one year of relevant experience, along with knowledge of UK policies on land development. The firm offers flexible hybrid working arrangements and comprehensive support for professional development, including private healthcare and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working policy

Continued training and professional qualifications

Private healthcare

Professional subscription fees

Employee events

Mental Health First Aiders

Charity day allowances

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Vehicle Scheme

High street membership discount

Qualifications

• Minimum 1+ years relevant post-graduate experience.
• Experience in engineering drainage design is desirable.
• Knowledge of applicable UK policy and guidance.

Responsibilities

• Produce and advise on flood risk and drainage strategies.
• Collaborate with local and regional teams.

Skills

Flood risk assessment knowledge

Drainage design

Civil engineering knowledge

Effective communication

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering subject

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS software

MicroDrainage

Job description

We’re recruiting for a talented Flood Risk Engineer who can deliver a high-quality service, has ability to think outside the box. Someone who enjoys a collaborative approach to developing pragmatic and innovative design solutions to the various technical and environmental challenges land development can present.

Our client is a medium sized consultancy with around 350 consultants across multiple offices. Their expertise lies within expertise planning, to design, to environmental consultancy advice, evolving to economics, heritage expertise, transport and infrastructure and finally land and property.

You will be working closely with the local and regional teams within the company producing and advising on flood risk and drainage strategies to accompany planning applications in all major sectors.

What’s on offer

• Agile working offering a flexible and hybrid working policy
• Continued support with training and development, professional qualifications and CPD
• Private healthcare
• Professional subscription fees
• Employee Events
• Mental Health First Aiders
• 2 Charity Day per annum
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Free High street membership discount

What you need to succeed

• A degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering subject plus minimum 1+ Years relevant post-graduate experience. Experience in engineering drainage design is desirable.
• Experience and a specific interest in flood risk assessments and sustainable drainage strategy.
• Consultancy/private sector development background with a bias towards private sector development work.
• Knowledge of applicable UK policy and guidance such as National Planning Policy Framework, Planning Practice Guidance, TAN15, CIRIA SuDS Manual etc.
• Knowledge of the UK planning process for new developments, energy and regeneration projects.
• Numerate and software literate. Working knowledge of AutoCAD. Knowledge of GIS and drainage modelling software such as MicroDrainage or similar would be desirable.
• Effective organisational and communication skills with a collaborative approach and enjoys responsibility.
• Ideally a full driving licence and access to a car.