Senior / Principal Flood Risk & Drainage Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Exeter; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional consultancy is seeking a Team Principal - Flood Risk to lead projects in Flood Risk Assessments and drainage strategies. The role demands strong technical and communication skills, along with 7-10 years of relevant experience. The company offers excellent benefits and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension contributions

Life cover

Comprehensive health and insurance packages

Enhanced parental leave

Cycle-to-work schemes

Gym membership discounts

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• 7–10 years’ experience in development planning, preferably in private sector.
• Strong knowledge of flood risk and drainage design methodologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple Flood Risk Assessment and drainage projects.
• Manage project finances and represent consultancy in client meetings.
• Mentor junior staff and review technical drawings for accuracy.

Skills

Numeracy

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Technical Drawing Accuracy

Commercial Awareness

Education

2:1 degree in Civil Engineering or related subject

Professional qualification (or progress towards IEng/CEng)

Tools

MicroDrainage

FLOW

CAD

Job description

Job Description

Salary: Dependent on experience, with quarterly profit-related bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package

Team Principal - Flood Risk – Infrastructure Engineering
Location: Exeter

The Role

An award-winning, independent consultancy is seeking an experienced Principal (or Associate) Engineer to join our Flood Risk & Drainage Team. You will lead multiple projects, including Flood Risk Assessments, drainage strategies for planning, and detailed drainage design. Reporting directly to senior management, your role will be to ensure that projects are delivered to the highest standards, meeting client expectations and adhering to our best practice processes.

Your responsibilities will include managing project finances (including proposals and invoicing), representing the consultancy in client meetings and public consultations, and mentoring junior staff.

You will also provide technical support to senior management on complex or sensitive projects, and review technical drawings produced by others to ensure accuracy and compliance with industry standards.

Requirements
A 2:1 degree in Civil Engineering or a related subject, with professional qualification (or progress towards IEng/CEng through ICE or CIWEM)
Ideally 7–10 years’ experience in development planning, preferably within the private sector
Proven experience in conducting and leading Flood Risk Assessments, drainage strategy development, and detailed drainage design
Comprehensive knowledge of current flood risk and drainage design guidance and methodologies (e.g. CIRIA)
Strong numeracy, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Experience with key software such as MicroDrainage and FLOW; CAD experience is advantageous, with demonstrated ability to check others’ work
Sound commercial awareness with experience in contract management, budgeting, and programme planning
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Familiarity with the planning system and, ideally, experience in appeal processes
A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle What’s In It For You?

You will join a proactive and dynamic team that values individual autonomy and collaboration. Benefits include a competitive salary with bonus potential, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pension contributions, life cover, and comprehensive health and insurance packages.

They also offer enhanced parental leave, a range of additional benefits (such as cycle-to-work schemes and gym membership discounts), and robust support for professional development through training and an ICE-accredited programme.

About the Company

A regional consultancy specialising in development planning and infrastructure services, with strong ties to Devon and the Exeter area. Local offices provide excellent connectivity and a collaborative working environment. They are proud to be recognised for innovative and sustainable approaches to projects across sectors including residential, commercial, and public infrastructure.

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