Flood Risk Engineer

Civic Recruitment Limited; Swindon; On-site; GBP 5,924,000 - 8,128,000; Full time

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited in Swindon seeks a specialist to support the Local Authority as Lead Local Flood Authority and Highways Authority. The role focuses on flood risk management, drainage assets, and advisory work on planning applications and drainage design approvals.

You will assess drainage submissions, conduct investigations, and contribute to asset management and policy compliance, with an umbrella rate of £51 per hour for six months.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in flood risk management and drainage engineering.
• Experience assessing drainage strategies and planning applications.
• Ability to manage assets and maintenance programs.

Responsibilities

• Assess planning applications, flood risk assessments, and drainage strategies.
• Provide technical advice on drainage matters for planning and highways.
• Approve drainage designs and modeling submissions.
• Review Section 38/278/106 drainage submissions.
• Ensure proposals comply with legislation and local policies.
• Support flood risk management processes and procedures.
• Investigate flooding and drainage issues with technical reports.
• Respond to enquiries from the public and stakeholders.
• Identify riparian owners and advise their responsibilities.
• Support compliance with Flood and Water Management Act.
• Contribute to flood risk strategies and action plans.

Skills

Flood risk management

Drainage engineering

Highway drainage

Planning applications

Site visits

Education

Degree Level (Level 6) in Civil/Drainage Engineering

Job description

Swindon, United Kingdom | Posted on 13/10/2026

At Civic Recruitment and Limited, we know that individuals are more than just fixed expenses; they are the cornerstone of every thriving organisation. That’s why we are passionate about transforming recruitment in the public and private sectors.

In the modern job market, organisations in both public and private sectors face significant workforce challenges. Public sector entities, such as local councils and central government departments, often struggle with lengthy recruitment processes, limited access to qualified candidates, and stringent budgetary and regulatory constraints. Private sector businesses, on the other hand, encounter high turnover rates, difficulties managing a mix of permanent and temporary staff, and challenges in sourcing specialised talent for niche industries. These sector-specific obstacles, coupled with the universal complexities of payroll management, create a pressing need for efficient workforce solutions.

Civic Recruitment Limited addresses these challenges with innovative recruitment and payroll solutions tailored for diverse organisational needs. Recognising the critical hurdles organisations face, the company leverages its expertise to streamline processes, reduce recruitment times, and alleviate administrative burdens. With an extensive database of over 1 million pre‑screened candidates, Civic Recruitment Limited is well‑positioned to cater to the specific needs of both public and private sectors.

Job Description

6 months contract with a local authority

Summary

• This role is a 6-month contract with a local authority, offering an umbrella pay rate of £51 per hour. The position involves supporting the Council in its duties as the Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA) and Highways Authority. The successful candidate will manage flood risk, drainage infrastructure, and associated assets, providing technical expertise on planning applications, drainage design approvals, flood investigations, asset management, and drainage improvement schemes. The role is crucial in ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, national standards, and council policies.

Responsibilities

• Assess planning applications, flood risk assessments, drainage strategies, and ordinary watercourse consent applications.
• Provide technical advice on drainage matters related to planning and highway development proposals.
• Conduct technical approvals of drainage designs and drainage modeling submissions.
• Review drainage submissions associated with Section 38, Section 278, and Section 106 agreements.
• Ensure drainage proposals comply with national legislation, local standards, and Council policies.
• Support the development and implementation of flood risk management processes and procedures.
• Investigate flooding and drainage issues, preparing technical reports and recommendations.
• Respond to enquiries from the public, elected members, and stakeholders regarding flood risk and drainage matters.
• Identify riparian owners and provide guidance on their responsibilities, undertaking enforcement action when necessary.
• Support compliance with the Flood and Water Management Act and other relevant legislation.
• Assess and record flood risk areas, contributing to the preparation of flood risk strategies, policies, and action plans.

Requirements:

• Significant experience in flood risk management, drainage engineering, highway drainage, or a related discipline.
• Experience assessing drainage strategies, flood risk assessments, and planning applications.
• Experience investigating flooding incidents and drainage problems.
• Experience managing infrastructure assets and implementing maintenance programs.
• Degree Level (Level 6) qualification or above in Civil Engineering, Flood and Coastal Engineering, Drainage Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and maintaining technical competence.
• Ability to undertake site visits and attend meetings across the borough.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Additional Information

• Working hours: To be confirmed.
• The role closes on 16th October 2026.