Senior Flood Risk & Drainage Engineer

Strata Construction Consulting; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering consultancy in Bristol is seeking a driven Flood Risk & Drainage Engineer. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and experience in flood risk assessments and drainage strategies. You will manage projects, liaise with clients and design teams, and prepare necessary reports. The role offers benefits such as private healthcare, flexible working, and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Free on-site parking

Payment of professional membership subscription

Social events

Company bonuses

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in Civil Engineering is essential.
• Experience in flood risk assessments and drainage schemes required.
• Strong numeracy and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fee proposals and manage projects.
• Liaise with clients and design team members.
• Provide planning advice relevant to flood risk and drainage.

Skills

Flood Risk Assessment

Drainage Strategy preparation

Effective communication

Project management

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroDrainage

InfoDrainage

AutoCAD

Job description

Our client has been a disciplinary civil engineering consultancy for over 30 years, and they have an opening for a driven Flood Risk & Drainage Engineer. They have a strong ethos of trust throughout the company with a focus on building relationships and encouraging our people to use independent judgement to deliver excellent client service. Their working environment is friendly, and team orientated, with a culture that encourages fresh ideas, enthusiasm and provides opportunities for progression.

What’s on offer

• Private healthcare
• Free on-site parking
• Payment of a professional membership subscription;
• Social events
• Company bonuses
• Flexible working / Hybrid working

The role

• The successful applicant will be experienced in Flood Risk Assessment and Drainage Strategy preparation and the detailed design of drainage schemes for residential and commercial developments.
• You will be required to liaise directly with clients, council officers and design team members such as Architects and Planning Consultants and as such will need to be able to provide clear and coherent advice by email, phone and face-to-face at meetings.
• To prepare / assist with fee proposals, manage and lead projects, and provide planning advice relevant to flood risk and drainage including advice on masterplan layouts.

What you need to succeed

• A relevant Bachelor or Master’s Degree qualification (in a subject such as Civil Engineering) is essential.
• A working knowledge of relevant planning and technical guidance such as the National Planning
• Policy Framework (NPPF), CIRIA SuDS Design Manual, Sewer Sector Guidance and Building Regulations is required.
• Strong numeracy, oral communication, and written English skills.
• Experience in all Microsoft Office packages.
• Experience of flood risk assessments and designing drainage schemes using MicroDrainage and/or InfoDrainage is essential.
• Preparation of Reports for planning applications including Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategy Reports is essential.
• Knowledge of AUTOCAD is essential.
• Ability to manage own deadlines, budgets, project resources and client expectations.