Senior Flood Risk Engineer

Carrington West; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Flexible working

28 days holiday

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking a Senior Flood Risk & Drainage Engineer to lead technical solutions on development projects. You will support project management, client relationships and junior staff development to sustain growth.

The role requires strong experience in flood risk and drainage, knowledge of regulatory guidance, and proactive communication with stakeholders. Flexible working and career progression opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).
• Strong experience in flood risk assessment and drainage design.
• Experience using InfoDrainage and/or MicroDrainage.
• Experience preparing planning application reports, including FRA and Drainage Strategy Reports.
• Strong knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of NPPF, CIRIA SuDS Design Manual, Sewer Sector Guidance and Building Regulations.
• Excellent communication skills to advise clients and stakeholders.
• Ability to manage deadlines, budgets, and project resources.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategies.
• Manage detailed drainage design schemes for residential and commercial developments.
• Provide planning advice relating to flood risk, drainage and masterplan layouts.
• Manage projects, resources, budgets and client expectations.
• Assist with fee proposals and support business development opportunities.
• Represent the consultancy at design team meetings, council meetings, public exhibitions and networking events.
• Provide mentoring to less experienced engineers.

Skills

Flood risk assessment

Drainage design

Client communication

Budget & deadlines

Creative problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Civil Engineering

Tools

InfoDrainage

MicroDrainage

AutoCAD

Job description

Senior Flood Risk & Drainage Engineer

Are you an experienced Flood Risk & Drainage Engineer ready to take the next step in your career? Join a growing civil engineering consultancy where you will have the opportunity to lead projects, support clients and play a key role in shaping high-quality flood risk and drainage solutions.

This role offers the chance to work within a collaborative, people-focused environment where experienced engineers are trusted to use their judgement, develop client relationships and contribute to the continued growth of the business.

The Role

As a Senior Flood Risk & Drainage Engineer, you will take responsibility for delivering technical solutions across a variety of development projects, while supporting project management, client relationships and the development of junior team members.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading the preparation of Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategies.
• Managing detailed drainage design schemes for residential and commercial developments.
• Providing planning advice relating to flood risk, drainage and masterplan layouts.
• Managing projects, resources, budgets and client expectations.
• Assisting with fee proposals and supporting business development opportunities.
• Representing the consultancy at design team meetings, council meetings, public exhibitions and networking events.
• Providing guidance and mentoring to less experienced engineers.

About You

You will have:

• A relevant Bachelor's or Master's degree, such as Civil Engineering.
• Strong experience in flood risk assessment and drainage design.
• Experience using InfoDrainage and/or MicroDrainage.
• Experience preparing planning application reports, including Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategy Reports.
• Strong knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of NPPF, CIRIA SuDS Design Manual, Sewer Sector Guidance and Building Regulations.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to advise clients and stakeholders confidently.
• The ability to manage deadlines, budgets, project resources and client expectations.
• A creative and logical approach to solving engineering challenges.
• A full UK driving licence.

Desirable experience includes:

• Fluvial and pluvial flood risk modelling.
• Preparation of S104 drainage designs for technical approval.
• Supervising and mentoring engineers.
• Developing new business through industry contacts.

What We Offer

You will be supported with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for continued professional growth, including:

• Competitive salary.
• Pension contribution.
• Salary sacrifice scheme.
• Company bonuses.
• Private healthcare.
• Flexible working.
• 25 days initial holiday.
• Support towards Chartered status.
• Paid professional membership subscriptions.
• CPD sessions and technical training.
• Internal and external training courses.
• Company-funded social events.
• Long service rewards.

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