Flood Risk Engineer

Penguin Recruitment; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is seeking a Flood Risk Engineer in Cardiff to join a growing team working on a varied range of projects across Wales and the wider UK.

You will have around 3 years' experience in flood risk, drainage or water consultancy and a degree in Civil/Water/Environmental Engineering. The role covers flood risk assessments, drainage strategies and liaison with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 3 years of flood risk, drainage or water consultancy experience.
• Degree in Civil/Water/Environmental Engineering.
• Experience producing Flood Risk Assessments and drainage strategies.
• Knowledge of UK flood risk policy and guidance.
• Experience with hydraulic modelling software is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Preparing Flood Risk Assessments and drainage strategies.
• Undertaking flood risk assessments for residential, commercial and infrastructure projects.
• Supporting surface water and drainage design, including SuDS.
• Carrying out hydrology and hydraulic assessments.
• Liaising with clients, local authorities, Natural Resources Wales and other stakeholders.
• Producing technical reports and supporting planning applications.
• Contributing to flood alleviation and sustainable drainage projects.
• Working closely with wider civil engineering and environmental teams.

Skills

Flood risk

Drainage design

Hydrology

Technical report writing

Project management

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Water Engineering

Environmental Engineering

Tools

Flood Modeller

TUFLOW

InfoWorks ICM

Job description

Flood Risk Engineer

Location: Cardiff

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000

A growing consultancy is looking for a Flood Risk Engineer with around 3 years' experience to join their Cardiff team. This is an excellent opportunity for a flood risk professional looking to develop their technical skills while working on a varied range of projects across Wales and the wider UK.

The Role:

• Preparing Flood Risk Assessments and drainage strategies
• Undertaking flood risk assessments for residential, commercial and infrastructure projects
• Supporting surface water and drainage design, including SuDS
• Carrying out hydrology and hydraulic assessments
• Liaising with clients, local authorities, Natural Resources Wales and other stakeholders
• Producing technical reports and supporting planning applications
• Contributing to flood alleviation and sustainable drainage projects
• Working closely with wider civil engineering and environmental teams

The Candidate:

• Around 3 years' experience within flood risk, drainage or water consultancy
• Degree in Civil Engineering, Water Engineering, Environmental Engineering or a related discipline
• Experience producing Flood Risk Assessments and drainage strategies
• Knowledge of UK flood risk policy and relevant guidance
• Experience with hydraulic modelling software such as Flood Modeller, TUFLOW or InfoWorks ICM would be beneficial
• Strong technical report writing and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively within a multidisciplinary team

This is a great opportunity for a Flood Risk Engineer to join a growing Cardiff team, work on varied projects and continue developing their career across flood risk, drainage and sustainable water management