Senior Flood Risk & Drainage Engineer

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Bonus opportunities

Membership fees covered

Professional development

Accreditation support

On-site parking

Job summary

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting a Senior Flood Risk & Drainage Engineer in Bristol to join a growing engineering consultancy. You will deliver flood risk and drainage solutions for residential and commercial projects and mentor junior team members.

The role offers flexible working, permanent full-time employment, and clear progression paths with opportunities for professional accreditation.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent required.
• Experience in flood risk, drainage or civil engineering.
• Experience producing reports for planning submissions (FRAs).
• Knowledge of drainage standards and SuDS.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Produce FRAs and drainage reports for developments.
• Design sustainable drainage systems and surface water solutions.
• Manage projects from instruction to delivery.
• Liaise with clients, authorities and consultants.
• Provide guidance to junior engineers and colleagues.
• Support planning applications and development proposals.
• Build and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Civil engineering

Project management

Client liaison

Communication

CAD software

Flood risk modelling

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered status / working towards

Tools

CAD software

Hydraulic modelling software

Job description

£30,000 to £45,000 per year,salary DoE, plus annual bonus & more

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

11/09/2026

About this job

Senior Flood Risk & Drainage Engineer | Flood Risk Engineer | Drainage Engineer | Civil Engineer Bristol | £30,000-£45,000 per annum DOE | Full-Time | Flexible Working | Permanent Introduction Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for an experienced Senior Flood Risk & Drainage Engineer to join a growing engineering consultancy in Bristol.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Flood Risk Engineer, Drainage Engineer or Civil Engineer looking for greater project ownership, varied development projects and a clear route for career progression.

You will work on a diverse range of residential and commercial development projects across the South West and beyond, delivering technical flood risk and drainage solutions to support planning applications and development schemes.

The role also offers the opportunity to provide technical guidance to junior team members, work closely with clients and contribute to the continued growth of the business.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of £30,000-£45,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Performance-related bonus opportunities.
• Professional membership fees covered.
• Ongoing technical and professional development.
• Support towards professional accreditation.
• Regular team and social events.
• Free on-site parking.
• Recognition and reward schemes linked to service.
• Excellent long-term career progression opportunities.

Key Duties

• Produce Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs) and drainage reports to support residential and commercial development projects.
• Design sustainable drainage systems and surface water management solutions.
• Manage projects from initial instruction through to successful delivery.
• Liaise with clients, local authorities and external consultants throughout the development process.
• Develop technical solutions for flood risk and drainage challenges.
• Provide technical guidance and support to colleagues within the wider engineering team.
• Support planning applications and development proposals.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Manage multiple projects and competing deadlines effectively.

Requirements

• Degree qualification in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Previous experience within a flood risk, drainage or civil engineering consultancy environment.
• Experience preparing technical reports for planning submissions, including Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs) and drainage strategies.
• Working knowledge of industry-standard drainage design software.
• Experience producing engineering drawings using CAD software.
• Good understanding of current drainage standards, planning requirements, flood risk and Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) principles.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Desirable: Experience with hydraulic or flood modelling software.
• Knowledge of drainage approval and adoption procedures.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers or technicians.
• Working towards or holding a professional qualification or Chartered status.
• Experience contributing to business development activities.

Interested?

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