Flood Water Management and Drainage Engineer

Bimplus; Winchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working (2 days in Winchester,

Job summary

Hays Construction and Property in Hampshire is recruiting an Infrastructure & Design Engineer to design and deliver drainage and flood risk schemes. The role covers concept to detail design, working with clients and internal teams to produce high-quality outputs.

You will develop Civil 3D models, perform hydraulic assessments, and support junior engineers while liaising with regulatory stakeholders on a portfolio of projects in a hybrid Winchester-based setup.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline is required.
• Experience delivering drainage, flood risk and civil infrastructure projects.
• Proficiency in drainage design software and standard outputs.

Responsibilities

• Design drainage and flood water management schemes for infrastructure projects.
• Produce detailed civil designs, drawings, calculations and reports.
• Develop Civil 3D models and design documentation.
• Carry out hydraulic and drainage assessments to support delivery.
• Prepare contract and technical documentation for construction.
• Support, mentor and provide guidance to junior engineers.
• Liaise with clients, consultants and regulators.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Project management

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Causeway Flow

InfoDrainage

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Flood Water Management and Drainage Engineer

Hays Construction and Property

Your new company

A Local Authority in Hampshire is seeking an experienced Infrastructure & Design Engineer to support the design and delivery of drainage and flood risk management schemes across a diverse portfolio of projects. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team working on technically challenging infrastructure projects while helping to mentor and develop junior engineers.

Your new role

As an Infrastructure & Design Engineer, you will play a key role in the development and delivery of drainage and civil engineering solutions from concept through to detailed design. Working closely with clients, stakeholders and internal teams, you will produce high‑quality engineering designs and technical outputs while supporting the professional development of less experienced team members.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Designing and delivering drainage and flood water management schemes for a range of infrastructure and development projects.
• Producing detailed civil engineering designs, drawings, calculations and technical reports.
• Developing and managing Civil 3D models and associated design documentation.
• Carrying out hydraulic and drainage assessments to support project delivery.
• Preparing contract and technical documentation to support construction activities.
• Providing technical support throughout design and construction phases.
• Reviewing project costs and supporting efficient project delivery.
• Ensuring all designs consider health, safety and sustainability requirements.
• Supporting, mentoring and providing technical guidance to junior engineers and technicians.
• Liaising with clients, consultants, developers and regulatory stakeholders.

What you'll need to succeed

• Qualification in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience delivering drainage, flood risk management, highways or civil infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of drainage design principles and surface water management.
• Proficiency in industry-standard software including:
• Causeway Flow
• InfoDrainage
• AutoCAD
• Civil 3D
• Other relevant drainage and infrastructure design packages
• Experience producing engineering calculations, technical reports and design documentation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work independently within a collaborative team environment.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive day rate.
• Hybrid working arrangement – 2 days in Winchester and 3 days working remotely per week
• Opportunity to work on a broad range of infrastructure and drainage projects.
• Exposure to high-profile flood risk and water management schemes.
• Long‑term contract potential within a supportive engineering environment.