Flood Risk Engineer

Strata Consulting; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid / flexible working

Private medical insurance

Enhanced personal development plan

ICE mentorship programme

Rewards Programme

Job summary

Strata Consulting in Cambridge is seeking a Flood Risk Engineer to support our Infrastructure Drainage team on diverse land development projects across the UK. You will deliver flood risk assessments and sustainable drainage strategies for planning applications, working within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree, 2+ years' post-graduate experience, and a strong background in drainage design, UK planning policy, and related software.

Qualifications

• A degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering subject plus minimum 2+ years post-graduate experience.
• Background in civil engineering, geography or related earth sciences.
• Consultancy/private sector development background with focus towards private sector development work.
• Knowledge of UK policy, standards and guidance (NPPF, PPG, TAN15, CIRIA C753, SuDS Manual).
• Knowledge of the UK planning process for new developments (energy and regeneration projects).
• Numerate and software literate; working knowledge of AutoCAD; GIS; drainage modelling software such as Micro Drainage, Causeway Flow or Infodrainage.
• Effective organisational and communication skills with a collaborative approach.
• Ideally a full driving licence and access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Deliver innovative solutions to technical and environmental challenges in land development.
• Produce and advise on flood risk and sustainable drainage strategies to accompany planning applications.
• Be part of a dynamic team that encourages autonomy and initiative in a supportive environment.

Skills

Numerate

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering subject

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

Micro Drainage

Causeway Flow

Infodrainage

Job description

Are you passionate about Flood Risk and looking to make a move from your current position? We have an opening for a Flood Risk Engineer to join our clients Infrastructure Drainage team in Cambridge.

This is a unique and exciting opportunity where you will be working on a diverse range of projects that can include energy, regeneration, agri-tech diversification, commercial and housing development across a portfolio of clients in all sectors across the UK.

What’s on offer

• Hybrid / flexible working
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced personal development plan with regular reviews
• ICE mentorship programme
• Rewards Programme

The role

• The ideal Engineer should be able to deliver innovative solutions to the technical and environmental challenges land development can present and enjoys collaborative working across multi-disciplinary teams.
• You will be working closely with the local and regional teams producing and advising on flood risk and sustainable drainage strategies to accompany planning applications for a wide portfolio of project type.
• You will be part of a dynamic and vibrant team that encourages individual autonomy and initiative in a supportive environment.

What you need to succeed

• A degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering subject plus minimum 2+ Years relevant post-graduate experience. Experience in design of sustainable drainage is essential.
• To have a background in civil engineering, geography or related earth sciences background.
• Consultancy/private sector development background with a focus towards private sector development work.
• Knowledge of applicable UK policy, standards and guidance such as National Planning Policy Framework, Planning Practice Guidance, TAN15, CIRIA C753, SuDS Manual etc.
• Knowledge of the UK planning process for new developments, such as energy and regeneration projects.
• Numerate and software literate. Working knowledge of AutoCAD. Knowledge of GIS and drainage modelling software such as Micro Drainage, Causeway Flow or Infodrainage or similar would be desirable, although training and support would be provided.
• Effective organisational and communication skills with a collaborative approach and enjoys responsibility.
• Ideally a full driving licence and access to a car.