Senior Engineer Flood Risk & Water

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Engineer to join its flood risk team. This role offers the chance to work on significant infrastructure projects that improve community resilience against flooding. You will lead multidisciplinary teams and engage with clients while utilizing cutting-edge design solutions. The position promotes a hybrid working model, allowing for flexibility and work/life balance. If you are passionate about making a difference in environmental management and have the expertise in flood risk, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Internal Training

Mentoring

CPD Opportunities

Flexible Working Arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in flood risk or surface water projects with a focus on client interaction.
• Proficiency in report writing and technical project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from inception to completion, ensuring quality and budget compliance.
• Support junior staff and contribute to business development activities.

Skills

Flood Risk Management

Hydraulic Modelling

Natural Flood Management

Report Writing

Multidisciplinary Teamwork

Education

Relevant Degree

Chartered Engineer or Working Towards

Tools

ArcGIS

AutoCAD

Civils 3D

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Do you want to do meaningful work that improves quality of life? At Tetra Tech, you will work with high-performing teams passionate about using their expertise to find solutions to complex problems in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.

Tetra Tech is one of the largest and fastest-growing environmental consultancies globally, ranked #1 in Water by ENR in 2023 for the 20th consecutive year.

We are currently hiring for multiple positions within our flood risk team due to ongoing growth. We seek a Senior Engineer to support our Water Engineering team across the UK, ideally based in Manchester, Leeds, Chorley, Cockermouth, or London, with other locations considered for the right candidate. Our team undertakes a variety of major infrastructure projects for both private and public sectors, providing integrated flood risk and drainage solutions with cutting-edge design.

Our flood risk portfolio includes projects across the water sector, such as flood alleviation schemes for local authorities, MOD, private clients, surface water separation schemes for water utilities, and collaborations with high-profile housing developers from inception to construction, including natural flood risk management and Sustainable Urban Drainage solutions.

As a project leader, you will guide teams, support clients, and contribute to bidding and growth activities. You will be involved in activities like river, coastal, and flood defence appraisal and design, hydraulic modelling, hydrology assessments, surface water management, and developing business cases. Projects range from £10k to £100m, covering defense, transport, local government, utilities, infrastructure, commercial, industrial, and residential developments.

You will work independently on technical tasks from project inception to completion, support junior staff, and ensure projects meet time and budget requirements. We offer internal training, mentoring, CPD, and a hybrid working model, with some travel and outside-hours work expected.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate experience in flood risk or surface water projects, report writing, client meetings, multidisciplinary teamwork, natural flood management, and familiarity with the NPPF. Skills in ArcGIS, AutoCAD, Civils 3D, and Microsoft Office are desirable. Candidates should have a relevant degree, be Chartered or working towards it, and hold a UK driving license. Security clearance to SC level is preferred or willingness to obtain it.

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech provides high-end consulting and engineering services worldwide, combining global resources with local delivery. We foster a collaborative environment supporting innovation and performance, offering competitive benefits.

Visit our website at www.tetratecheurope.com for more information. To apply, submit your CV and cover letter via our Careers page. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We are an equal opportunities employer and support flexible working arrangements to promote work/life balance.