Lead Flood Risk Engineer – Local Authority Projects

Matchtech; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech is supporting a public sector client in the United Kingdom to recruit a Senior Flood Risk Engineer. This role leads LLFA flood alleviation schemes, offering technical leadership in drainage and flood risk matters and mentoring junior team members.

The successful candidate will develop schemes, perform hydrological analyses, liaise with the Environment Agency and local communities, and ensure compliance with the Flood and Water Management Act 2010.

Qualifications

• Degree or HNC in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in flood risk management or drainage engineering.
• Strong knowledge of SuDS, hydrology and drainage design standards.
• Experience using GIS, CAD and hydrological modelling software.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver LLFA statutory functions including flood investigations, land drainage consenting, enforcement and surface water management.
• Provide specialist advice on flood risk, drainage design, SuDS and mitigation to support planning.
• Lead appraisal, design and delivery of flood alleviation schemes with feasibility studies and business cases.
• Support implementation and review of local flood risk management strategies and surface water plans.
• Collaborate with Environment Agency, water companies and communities.
• Assess flood risk assessments, drainage strategies and technical submissions for new developments.
• Maintain the statutory flood risk asset register.
• Undertake hydrological and hydraulic assessments and review drainage designs.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior colleagues.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Flood risk management

SuDS knowledge

Hydrology

GIS

CAD

Driving licence

Education

Degree or HNC in Civil Engineering

Tools

GIS

CAD

Hydrological modelling software

Job description

Matchtech is supporting a public sector client in the United Kingdom to recruit a Senior Flood Risk Engineer. This role leads LLFA flood alleviation schemes, offering technical leadership in drainage and flood risk matters and mentoring junior team members.

The successful candidate will develop schemes, perform hydrological analyses, liaise with the Environment Agency and local communities, and ensure compliance with the Flood and Water Management Act 2010.