Senior Flood Risk & Drainage Engineer

Strata Construction Consulting; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering consultancy in Bristol is seeking a driven Flood Risk & Drainage Engineer to work on diverse drainage projects. The role involves managing projects, preparing drainage schemes, and liaising with clients and councils. A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering is essential, alongside experience in flood risk assessment and use of MicroDrainage or InfoDrainage. The company promotes a collaborative culture and offers opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Payment of professional membership subscription

Social events

Company bonuses

Annual appraisals

Flexible working / Hybrid working

Qualifications

• Relevant Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Experience with NPPF, CIRIA SuDS Design Manual, Sewer Sector Guidance.
• Proficiency in flood risk assessments and drainage design.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and design drainage schemes for various developments.
• Liaise with clients and design teams to provide advisory support.
• Manage projects and prepare fee proposals.

Skills

Flood Risk Assessment

Drainage Strategy preparation

Client liaising

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroDrainage

InfoDrainage

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. 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.