Senior Flood Risk Engineer Lead LLFA Projects

Matchtech; Winsford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking a Senior Flood Risk Engineer to lead LLFA activities, delivering flood alleviation schemes and providing expert drainage guidance within a public sector environment.

You will mentor junior staff, collaborate with agencies like Environment Agency and water companies, and drive schemes from feasibility through funding applications. Experience with SuDS, GIS, CAD, and hydrological modelling will be essential.

Qualifications

• : Degree or HNC qualification in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• : Experience in flood risk management, drainage engineering or a similar technical field.
• : Strong knowledge of SuDS, hydrology, drainage design standards and relevant legislation.
• : Experience using GIS, CAD and hydrological modelling software.
• : Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver LLFA statutory functions, including flood investigations, land drainage consenting, enforcement, and surface water management activities.
• Provide specialist advice on flood risk, drainage design, SuDS and mitigation measures to support planning and development processes.
• Lead the appraisal, design and delivery of flood alleviation schemes, including feasibility studies, business cases and funding applications.
• Support the implementation and review of local flood risk management strategies and surface water management plans.
• Work closely with stakeholders including the Environment Agency, water companies and local communities.
• Assess flood risk assessments, drainage strategies and technical submissions associated with new developments.
• Maintain the statutory flood risk asset register.
• Undertake hydrological and hydraulic assessments and review drainage designs.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring and support to junior colleagues.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Flood Risk Mgmt

GIS

CAD

Hydrological modelling

Driving Licence

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

HNC in Civil Engineering

Tools

GIS software

CAD

Hydrological modelling software

Job description

Matchtech is seeking a Senior Flood Risk Engineer to lead LLFA activities, delivering flood alleviation schemes and providing expert drainage guidance within a public sector environment.

You will mentor junior staff, collaborate with agencies like Environment Agency and water companies, and drive schemes from feasibility through funding applications. Experience with SuDS, GIS, CAD, and hydrological modelling will be essential.