Flood Risk Engineer - Part Time - Fully Remote

Strata Consulting Limited; Burgess Hill; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote UK wide

Flexible hours

Job summary

Strata Consulting Limited is recruiting a Flood Risk Engineer for a fully remote, part-time role in the UK. You will deliver FRAs and drainage strategies for residential developments, working independently 20 hours per week.

The role requires experience with UK planning procedures, NPPF/National SuDS standards, and strong report-writing skills. AutoCAD is essential, with Causeway Flow or Site 3D highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Proven experience producing Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs) and Planning Drainage Strategies for UK planning apps.
• Strong knowledge of the latest NPPF and National SuDS Standards.
• Experience working on residential development projects.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong technical report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs) for planning applications.
• Produce foul and surface water drainage strategies for residential developments.
• Develop sustainable drainage (SuDS) solutions.
• Prepare technical reports and planning documentation.
• Ensure compliance with NPPF and National SuDS Standards.
• Liaise with clients, local authorities and LLFAs.

Skills

Flood risk assessments

Drainage strategies

AutoCAD

Causeway Flow

Site 3D

MicroDrainage

Tools

AutoCAD

Causeway Flow

Site 3D

MicroDrainage

InfoDrainage

Job description

Location: Fully Remote – UK Wide
Hours: 20 Hours Per Week
Sector: Flood Risk | Drainage | Civil Engineering
Projects: Predominantly Residential Developments

The Opportunity

An established engineering design consultancy is seeking an experienced Flood Risk Engineer to support its growing workload, predominantly across residential development projects.

This is a fully remote, part-time opportunity (20 hours per week) for someone who can hit the ground running, independently delivering Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs) and Planning Drainage Strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs) for planning applications.
• Produce foul and surface water drainage strategies, predominantly for residential developments.
• Develop sustainable drainage (SuDS) solutions.
• Prepare technical reports and supporting planning documentation.
• Ensure compliance with the latest NPPF and National SuDS Standards.
• Liaise with clients, local authorities and Lead Local Flood Authorities (LLFAs).

Experience Required

• Proven experience producing Flood Risk Assessments and Planning Drainage Strategies within a UK design consultancy.
• Strong knowledge of the latest NPPF and National SuDS Standards.
• Experience working on residential development projects.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong technical report-writing skills.

Software Requirements:

• AutoCAD – Essential
• Causeway Flow and Site 3D – Highly Desirable
• Experience with MicroDrainage or InfoDrainage considered as an alternative to Causeway Flow.

What’s on Offer?

• Fully Remote Working – UK Wide
• 20 Hours Per Week – Part-Time
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Varied residential development projects.
• Opportunity to work with an established engineering design consultancy.