Senior Flood Risk & Drainage Engineer

Strata Consulting Limited; Bishop's Stortford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Professional membership subscription

Company bonus scheme

Flexible and hybrid working

Regular social events

Annual performance and development app

Career progression and professional de

Diverse portfolio of projects

Job summary

Strata Consulting Limited in Bishop's Stortford is seeking an ambitious Flood Risk & Drainage Engineer to take ownership of projects across residential, commercial and mixed-use developments. You’ll work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team on planning applications, drainage strategies and masterplans.

The role offers hybrid working, exposure to diverse projects and opportunities for professional development, with a focus on delivering compliant, sustainable drainage solutions and

Qualifications

• A relevant degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline is essential.
• Strong understanding of flood risk and drainage principles (NPPF, CIRIA SuDS, Sewer Sector Guidance, Building Regulations).
• Experience preparing Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategy Reports to support planning applications.
• Experience designing drainage schemes using MicroDrainage and/or InfoDrainage.
• Good written and verbal communication skills with clients, authorities and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategies for planning applications for residential, commercial and mixed-use developments.
• Undertake the detailed design of surface water and foul drainage schemes to relevant standards.
• Collaborate with clients, local authorities, planning consultants and designers to develop effective engineering solutions.
• Provide clear technical advice on flood risk and drainage for masterplans and site layouts.
• Prepare and contribute to fee proposals, manage project deliverables and support delivery from planning to detailed design.

Skills

Flood risk

Drainage design

Planning applications

Client liaison

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

MicroDrainage

InfoDrainage

Job description

Our client is an established multidisciplinary consultancy providing specialist engineering, environmental and development services across a diverse portfolio of projects throughout the UK. With expertise spanning civil engineering, infrastructure, flood risk and drainage, they work closely with leading developers and project teams to deliver innovative, sustainable and commercially effective solutions for complex developments.

With a strong emphasis on collaboration, technical excellence and building lasting client relationships, they offer the opportunity to work on a wide variety of exciting projects, from residential developments and major infrastructure schemes to commercial and mixed-use projects. Joining their Bishop's Stortford office, you will become part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team where knowledge sharing, fresh ideas and professional development are actively encouraged.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Flood Risk & Drainage Engineer to take ownership of projects, develop client relationships and contribute to the successful delivery of high-quality engineering solutions.

What's on offer

• Private healthcare
• Professional membership subscription paid
• Company bonus scheme
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Regular social events
• Annual performance and development appraisals
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development
• The chance to work on a diverse portfolio of projects across multiple sectors

The role

• Preparing Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategies to support planning applications for residential, commercial and mixed-use developments.
• Undertaking the detailed design of surface water and foul drainage schemes, ensuring compliance with relevant standards, guidance and regulations.
• Working closely with clients, local authorities, planning consultants, architects and other members of multidisciplinary design teams to develop effective engineering solutions.
• Providing clear, practical technical advice on flood risk and drainage matters, including input into development masterplans and site layouts.
• Preparing and contributing to fee proposals, managing project deliverables and supporting the successful delivery of projects from initial planning through to detailed design.
• Liaising with stakeholders to resolve technical challenges and ensure proposed solutions meet both regulatory requirements and client objectives.
• Contributing to the continued growth of the team's flood risk and drainage capabilities while maintaining strong working relationships with clients and project partners.

What you need to succeed

• A relevant degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline is essential.
• A strong understanding of flood risk and drainage principles, including the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), CIRIA SuDS guidance, Sewer Sector Guidance and relevant Building Regulations.
• Demonstrable experience preparing Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategy Reports to support planning applications.
• Experience designing drainage schemes using MicroDrainage and/or InfoDrainage.
• A sound understanding of drainage design principles and the regulatory requirements associated with new developments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to liaise directly with clients, local authorities and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Good organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver work to agreed deadlines.
• A proactive, collaborative approach and a genuine interest in developing your technical expertise and progressing your career.