Flood Risk Modeller

Penguin Recruitment; Bedford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing consultancy in Bedford seeks a Flood Risk Engineer to support diverse projects, preparing flood risk assessments and drainage strategies. This role involves collaborating with engineers and planners to integrate flood risk considerations into designs. The ideal candidate will have a degree in civil engineering, strong communication skills, and proficiency in relevant tools. The consultancy offers a positive work culture with flexible working arrangements and various benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working

Profit share

Pension

Life assurance

Healthcare

CPD support

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in civil engineering or a related discipline.
• Good understanding of UK drainage and flood risk guidance.
• Experience preparing drainage or flood risk reports.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Flood Risk Assessments for planning applications.
• Produce surface water and foul water drainage strategies.
• Model drainage networks using MicroDrainage or Flow.
• Provide drainage and flood risk advice to support masterplanning.
• Liaise with clients, council officers and third party consultants.

Skills

Understanding of UK drainage and flood risk guidance

Proficient in MicroDrainage or Flow

Proficient in AutoCAD or MicroStation

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Degree in civil engineering or related discipline

Tools

MicroDrainage

Flow

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Flood Risk Engineer

Location: Bedford

Salary: Competitive plus benefits

A great opportunity has arisen for a Flood Risk Engineer to join a growing consultancy in Bedford. You will support a diverse mix of residential and non-residential projects, helping to deliver high quality flood risk and drainage solutions from early planning stages through to detailed design. This is an ideal role for someone looking to develop quickly while working as part of a supportive and collaborative engineering team.

As a Flood Risk Engineer, you will prepare flood risk assessments and drainage strategies, working closely with civil engineers, planners and external consultants. You will contribute technical input to site layouts and masterplans, ensuring that drainage and flood risk considerations are integrated into the design process. The role offers plenty of variety, client interaction and opportunities to grow your expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare Flood Risk Assessments for planning applications.
• Produce surface water and foul water drainage strategies.
• Model drainage networks using MicroDrainage or Flow.
• Provide drainage and flood risk advice to support masterplanning.
• Liaise with clients, council officers and third party consultants.
• Support multiple live projects and contribute to team coordination.

About You

• Degree or equivalent experience in civil engineering or a related discipline.
• Good understanding of UK drainage and flood risk guidance.
• Proficient in MicroDrainage or Flow, AutoCAD or MicroStation and Microsoft Office.
• Experience preparing drainage or flood risk reports.
• Strong written, verbal and client communication skills.
• Proactive, organised and able to manage changing project demands.

Why Apply?

You will join a friendly, employee-owned consultancy offering flexible working, profit share, pension, life assurance, healthcare, CPD support and a positive culture focused on development and work life balance.

Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this position. For more information, contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years' recruitment experience.