Flood Risk Engineer - Epping Forest District Council

Matchtech; Braintree; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist recruitment agency is seeking a Flood Risk Engineer for a full-time, temporary role in Essex. The position involves delivering technical services related to flood risk analysis and requires relevant qualifications and experience. Candidates should be proficient in GIS and MS Office, with a strong focus on effective flood risk assessment. The role is part of a 3-month contract with the possibility of extension, requiring 2-3 days on-site weekly.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in flood risk engineering or environmental protection.
• Understanding of safeguarding issues related to flood risk management.
• Experience in a comparable organization.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical services across flood risk analysis.
• Contribute to the management of flood storage assets.
• Review flood risk assessments and SuDS designs.

Skills

Flood risk engineering

Drainage systems

Environmental protection

GIS mapping

MS Office

Education

Relevant professional degree

Tools

MicroDrainage

InfoDrainage

Job description

Overview

Our client is currently seeking a Flood Risk Engineer to join their team on a contract basis in Essex. This full‑time, temporary role is for an initial 3‑month period with a view to extend, working 37 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver technical services across flood risk analysis, including reviewing flood risk assessments and SuDS designs.
• Respond to planning applications and contribute to the management of the council's flood storage assets.
• Challenge consultants and developers to design effective drainage systems compliant with local and national policy and legislation.
• Provide expertise in SuDS systems, monitoring, and assessing drainage systems across various developments.
• Ensure the council meets its statutory obligations and maintain high standards of probity and conduct.
• Contribute to the Environmental Protection and Drainage Team on flood risk management, land drainage, and SuDS systems review.
• Undertake practical work such as lifting manholes, inspecting drainage systems, or flood risk assets.
• Make routine decisions regarding site visits, inspections, and public enquiries.

Job Requirements

• Relevant professional degree/qualification or equivalent work experience in flood risk engineering, drainage, or environmental protection.
• Understanding of safeguarding issues commensurate with the role.
• Experience in an organisation of comparable scale and complexity.
• Demonstrable track record of providing efficient, effective, and professional flood risk assessment services.
• Proficiency in IT skills, including MS Office and GIS mapping systems. Knowledge of MicroDrainage or InfoDrainage would be advantageous.
• High attention to detail and diligent record‑keeping skills.
• Understanding of council financial and procurement processes and current issues facing local government.

Details

Location: Essex

Full‑Time, Temporary

37 Hours per Week

3‑Month Contract with the possibility of extension

Requirement: 2‑3 days on‑site, likely to reduce as the role progresses