Senior Flood Risk Engineer

TipTopJob; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working

Generous annual leave

Professional development and charter‑?

Opportunity to assume technical lead

Collaborative and supportive team

Job summary

TipTopJob in Bristol is seeking a Senior Flood Risk Engineer to lead flood risk assessments, drainage strategies and highway infrastructure solutions across a varied portfolio of projects.

You will manage projects from feasibility through to detailed design, provide technical guidance, liaise with clients and stakeholders, and support junior colleagues while delivering sustainable engineering solutions. This permanent, hybrid role offers professional development and chartership opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in flood risk, drainage and highway infrastructure projects.
• UK engineering consultancy background required.
• Deliver Flood Risk Assessments and drainage strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead flood risk assessments, drainage strategies and highway solutions.
• Manage projects from feasibility to detailed design.
• Provide technical guidance and liaise with clients and stakeholders.
• Mentor junior colleagues and support project delivery.

Skills

Flood risk

Drainage

Highway infra

Project management

Client facing

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Job description

Location: Bristol

Salary: GBP50,000:GBP60,000 (DOE)

There is an exciting opportunity to join an established, independent engineering and environmental consultancy with decades of experience delivering innovative transport, infrastructure, and environmental solutions across the UK. With a strong reputation and a diverse portfolio of development projects, they are looking for an ambitious Senior Flood Risk Engineer to strengthen their growing team.

The Role Of a Senior Flood Risk Engineer

As a Senior Flood Risk Engineer, you will take a leading role in delivering flood risk assessments, drainage strategies and highway infrastructure solutions across a varied portfolio of residential, commercial, and major development projects. You will manage projects from feasibility through to detailed design, provide technical guidance, liaise with clients and stakeholders, and contribute to the successful delivery of sustainable engineering solutions. The Senior Flood Risk Engineer will also support junior colleagues and take greater ownership of project delivery.

Whats On Offer

• Competitive salary of GBP50,000:GBP60,000, DOE.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Generous annual leave.
• Professional development and chartership support.
• Opportunity to take on technical leadership responsibilities.
• Collaborative and supportive working environment.

Requirements

• Experience in flood risk, drainage, and highway infrastructure.
• Background in a UK engineering consultancy.
• Experience delivering Flood Risk Assessments and drainage strategies.
• Knowledge of SuDS and detailed drainage design.
• Understanding of highway design and infrastructure.
• Strong project management and client:facing skills.
• Degree in Civil Engineering or a relevant discipline.
• The full right to work in the UK.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Live within a commutable distance to the Bristol office.

Whether you are an established Senior Flood Risk Engineer or ready to step up, this is an excellent opportunity to progress your career.

This is a permanent role.