Principal Flood Risk Consulant

Egis Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

26 days annual leave

Chartership support

Global mobility

Job summary

Egis UK is seeking an experienced Principal Flood Risk Consultant/Engineer to lead delivery of flood risk assessment, hydraulic modelling and SuDS projects for major developments, regeneration, and infrastructure across the UK.

You will contribute to growth by identifying opportunities, shaping service offerings, and supporting markets while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience in flood risk, drainage or water consultancy and FRAs for planning/development projects.
• Strong understanding of UK flood risk policy, NPPF, SuDS guidance and industry standards.
• Experience developing and supervising surface water drainage strategies and SuDS design and assessment.

Responsibilities

• Take a lead role in growing and diversifying the flood risk services portfolio.
• Provide technical leadership on flood risk, drainage and water environment projects across the UK.
• Lead and deliver Flood Risk Assessments for infrastructure and major developments.
• Manage hydraulic and hydrological modelling studies of rivers, surface water and drainage systems.
• Lead the preparation of Drainage Strategies and SuDS designs.
• Engage with regulators, Local Authorities and water companies.
• Mentor junior team members and support business development.

Skills

Leadership

Client engagement

Project delivery

Mentoring

Communication

Problem solving

Education

BSc/BEng or MSc/MEng in Civil Engineering

Chartered status with CIWEM or ICE

Tools

Flood Modeller

TUFLOW

InfoWorks ICM

Microdrainage

Infodrainage

Job description

About Us

PrincipalFlood Risk Consultant / Engineer– Egis UK

Catchment Management | Flood RiskAssessment andManagement | Sustainable Infrastructure/ Non-infrastructure

Shape the Future of Water Infrastructure with Egis

London | Bristol | Manchester (Hybrid)

Flood Risk Management|UK‑WideImpact |High‑GrowthEnvironment

Egis is a global consulting, engineering, and operations firm delivering intelligent and sustainable infrastructure solutions across more than 70 countries. With 23,500 employees worldwide, we support clients in designing and delivering projects that respond to the climate emergency, protect theenvironmentand enhance the resilience of communities. In the UK, we deliver some of the most ambitious and environmentally significant infrastructure, energy,waterand development projects.

As climate change, urbanisation andevolvingregulatory requirements continue to drive demand for resilient infrastructureand development, Egis is expanding its Flood Risk capability across the UK.This is an opportunity to become a key member of our UK Water team, helping to driveitsgrowth while advancing nature-based solutions, innovation and resilience in flood risk assessment and management.

Join a dynamic, agile environmentwithcareer progression, whereyourexpertiseis highly visible, and your contribution makes an immediate difference.

About the Role

We are seeking an experiencedPrincipalFlood Risk Consultant/Engineerwho willplay a leading role in the delivery of flood riskassessment and management solutions, hydraulic modelling and sustainable drainage projects for major development,regenerationand infrastructure schemes. Working within a multidisciplinary team of engineersandenvironmental specialists, you will help clients navigate complex flood risk challenges while delivering sustainable and innovative solutions.

You will also contribute to the growth of our Flood Risk business byidentifyingopportunities with existing and new clients, helping to shape our service offering, and supporting the development of key markets across the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Take a lead rolein growing and diversifyingtheportfolio offlood riskservices offered byEgis:e.g.strategic adviceand due diligence, assessment and quantification of floodrisk,floodmitigation measures, flood defenceand resilience, hydraulic modellingetc.
• Provide technical leadership on flood risk,drainageand water environment projects across the UK.
• Lead and deliver Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs) in support ofinfrastructure, residential andmixed-use developments.Embed mitigation and resilience in the design process, through engagementwiththe designers,regulators andkey stakeholderswhile satisfyingplanning and regulatory requirements.
• Manage and undertake hydraulic and hydrological modelling studies to assess flood risk from rivers, surfacewaterand drainage systems.
• Lead the preparation of Drainage Strategies and Sustainable Drainage System (SuDS) designsin accordance withnational and local standards.
• Liaise with clients, Local Planning Authorities, Lead Local Flood Authorities, the EnvironmentAgencyand other stakeholders.
• Manage project delivery, budgets,programmesand quality assurance processes.
• Mentor and develop junior team members and provide technical review of project outputs.
• Support business development opportunities through market analysis, client engagement, tender submissions, and proposal preparation.
• Collaborate with wider Egis teams across the UK and internationally to deliver integrated and innovative solutions.

What do we need from you

• BSc/BEng or MSc/MEng in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Water Management,Geographyor a related discipline.
• Typically7+ years' experience within flood risk,drainageor water consultancy.
• Chartered ornearingChartered status with CIWEM, ICE or a similar professional institution.
• Strong understanding of UK flood risk policy, National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF),SuDSguidance and relevant industry standards.
• Experience in producing and managingFlood Risk Assessments for planning and development projects.
• Experiencedeveloping andusing industry-standard software such as Flood Modeller, TUFLOW,InfoworksICM, or similar platforms.
• Experience indeveloping and supervisingsurface water drainage strategies.Surface water drainage modelling (MicrodrainageandInfodrainage).Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) design and assessment.
• Experience engaging with regulatory bodies including the Environment Agency, Lead Local FloodAuthoritiesand water companies.
• Understanding of catchment-based approaches and nature-based solutions to flood risk management would beadvantageous.
• Client-focused with a proactive and solution-oriented approach.
• Previousexperience in business development and client relationship management, with a keen interest in contributing to business growth.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outputs.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Passion for innovation,sustainabilityand climate resilience.
• Ability to mentor and support the development of junior colleagues.

Please note that you must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this position.

What's in it for you?

What's in It for You?

• An exciting new growth role in a fast-organic growing UK business, offering clear and accelerated career progression
• Top Employers 2025 - Egis recognised across four continents for excellence in HR practices, having been awarded the prestigious Top Employer 2025 certification. Top Employers Institute is the global authority on recognising excellence in people practices.
• A global leader in green infrastructure - we're proud to lead the way in sustainable infrastructure, mobility and energy, innovating across the entire value chain and every aspect of the built environment.
• Highly competitive reward package
• Hybrid and flexible working
• 26+ days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Professional development, chartership support & global mobility
• Supportive, inclusive culture driven by sustainability and long-term community impact

Ready to Lead?

Join Egis and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of sustainable water infrastructure across the UK.We are committed to our planet

In each project we design, engineer and operate we care deeply about the legacy we're leaving behind. As part of our team, you'll have a unique opportunity to use your skills and expertise to shape a better future for our communities in the UK, and all around the globe.

Our commitment is translated in the work carried out by our Egis Foundation, which funds concrete actions to address the climate crisis and is focused on educational and social initiatives that will help in the responsible and sustainable shift towards a sustainable world.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and we strive to build a workforce that truly reflects the communities we represent. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and any other protected characteristic. If you decide to apply for an opportunity with us, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and every one's contribution as this builds our culture and means that if you work with us, you will be included, listened to, and respected.