Senior Flood Risk & Drainage Engineer

Strata Consulting Limited; Dacorum; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Professional membership

Company bonus

Flexible working

Social events

Performance appraisals

Career progression

Diverse portfolio projects

Job summary

Strata Consulting Limited, a well-established multidisciplinary consultancy, is seeking a Flood Risk & Drainage Engineer to join its Berkhamsted team. You will work on flood risk assessments, drainage strategies and detailed design for residential, commercial and mixed-use developments across the UK.

You will collaborate with clients, local authorities and planning consultants, providing practical engineering solutions and input into masterplans.

Qualifications

• A relevant degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline is essential.
• Strong knowledge of flood risk and drainage principles (NPPF, CIRIA SuDS, Building Regulations).
• Experience preparing Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategy Reports for planning applications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategies for planning applications.
• Undertake detailed design of surface water and foul drainage schemes.
• Collaborate with clients, local authorities, planning consultants and multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide practical technical advice on flood risk and drainage for masterplans and sites.
• Prepare fee proposals, manage deliverables and support delivery from planning to detailed design.
• Liaise with stakeholders to resolve technical challenges and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Contribute to growth of the team's flood risk and drainage capabilities.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroDrainage

InfoDrainage

Job description

Our client is a well-established multidisciplinary consultancy delivering a wide range of engineering, infrastructure and environmental services to support developments across the UK. Working alongside developers and project teams, they provide specialist technical expertise from the early planning stages through to detailed design, helping bring forward sustainable and commercially viable schemes.

Their experience spans civil engineering, flood risk, drainage and infrastructure, with an extensive portfolio covering residential developments, commercial schemes and major infrastructure projects. With a focus on delivering practical solutions and building long-term client relationships, they have created a collaborative working environment where technical expertise and innovative thinking are valued.

Joining the team at their Berkhamsted office, you will have the opportunity to contribute to a varied pipeline of projects while working alongside experienced professionals from across the business. The culture encourages initiative, knowledge sharing and continuous development, making this an excellent opportunity for a Flood Risk & Drainage Engineer looking to broaden their experience, take on greater responsibility and progress their career.

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.