Senior Flood Risk & Drainage Engineer

Strata Construction Consulting; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking an experienced Flood Risk & Drainage Engineer to work on a variety of infrastructure drainage projects. This role requires experience in Flood Risk Assessment and drainage design, excellent client communication skills, and the ability to manage projects effectively. A relevant degree in Civil Engineering is essential. The successful candidate will enjoy benefits such as private healthcare, flexible working options, and company bonuses.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Payment of a professional membership subscription

Social events

Company bonuses

Annual appraisals

Flexible working / Hybrid working

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Flood Risk Assessment and Drainage Strategy preparation.
• Strong understanding of relevant policy frameworks and building regulations.
• Ability to prepare reports for planning applications, including Flood Risk Assessments.

Responsibilities

• Design drainage schemes for residential and commercial developments.
• Liaise with clients, council officers, and design team members.
• Prepare fee proposals and manage projects related to flood risk and drainage.

Skills

Flood Risk Assessment

Drainage Strategy preparation

Client liaison

Clear communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroDrainage

InfoDrainage

Job description

Overview

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. You can expect to work on a variety of infrastructure drainage projects across the UK. At present they have a wealth of residential based work however you will be working across the commercial, healthcare and highways sectors. You will be joining a friendly, team orientated, with a culture that encourages fresh ideas, enthusiasm and provides opportunities for progression.

What’s on offer

• Private healthcare
• Payment of a professional membership subscription
• Social events
• Company bonuses
• Annual appraisals
• 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.
• Policy Framework (NPPF), CIRIA SuDS Design Manual, Sewer Sector Guidance and Building Regulations is required.
• Experience of flood risk assessments and designing drainage schemes using MicroDrainage and/or InfoDrainage is essential.
• To have experience in the preparation of reports for planning applications including Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategy Reports is essential.