Senior/Principal Drainage & Flood Risk Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Guildford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in Guildford is seeking a Senior/Principal Drainage & Flood Risk Engineer to lead innovative infrastructure solutions. This permanent role offers competitive salary and excellent benefits, alongside opportunities for career advancement in a dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in drainage design and flood risk management.

Benefits

Competitive salary + company-wide bonus scheme

25 days' holiday + birthday leave

Gym/sports club contribution

Cycle to Work Scheme

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage and deliver multiple projects.
• Strong experience in drainage and flood risk work.
• Excellent communication skills and collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and technical delivery of infrastructure schemes.
• Undertake Flood Risk Assessments and produce effective Drainage Strategies.
• Work closely with stakeholders including local authorities and developers.

Skills

Drainage design

Flood Risk Assessment

Project management

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage

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Client:

ALDWYCH CONSULTING LTD

Location:

guildford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

20.07.2025

Expiry Date:

03.09.2025

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Job Description:

Senior/Principal Drainage & Flood Risk Engineer
Guildford (Hybrid Working) | Permanent | Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits

Are you an experienced Drainage & Flood Risk Engineer with a passion for delivering innovative infrastructure solutions? I'm currently working with a leading consultancy that's looking to grow its dynamic team with the addition of a Senior/Principal Engineer.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established firm with a strong reputation for successfully planning and delivering development schemes across the UK. Working across both the public and private sectors, they specialise in infrastructure design and transport planning - and they're known for solving complex challenges through practical, collaborative solutions.

The Role:
Based in Guildford with hybrid working flexibility, this role will see you taking the lead on a variety of development-focused projects. You'll play a key role from concept through to delivery, using your technical expertise to shape high-quality outcomes that have a real impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and technical delivery of infrastructure schemes
• Undertake Flood Risk Assessments and produce effective Drainage Strategies
• Apply software such as AutoCAD, MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage for design and analysis
• Manage projects efficiently, ensuring deadlines and client satisfaction are achieved
• Work closely with stakeholders including local authorities, developers, and planning teams
• Present complex technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences

What They're Looking For:

• A degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related discipline
• Strong experience in drainage and flood risk work (FRA, SuDS design, etc.)
• Proven ability to manage and deliver multiple projects
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage (or similar)
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, problem-solving mindset

What's On Offer:
This is a company that really values its people. Alongside a modern working environment and strong career progression prospects, they offer a comprehensive package designed to support both your professional and personal wellbeing:

• Competitive salary + company-wide bonus scheme
• 25 days' holiday + birthday leave + long service rewards
• Option to buy additional leave
• Gym/sports club contribution
• Cycle to Work Scheme + EV Salary Sacrifice
• Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and work on a variety of high-impact development schemes, I'd love to hear from you.

Will Herman
07581619823

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.