Water Engineer | Flood Risk & Drainage | Consultant

Envance; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy is seeking a Senior Water Engineer to lead the Water Environment team, tackling flood risk and drainage challenges. This role involves designing and managing water systems, ensuring compliance with standards while collaborating with various specialists. Ideal candidates should possess a degree in Civil Engineering and have experience with drainage design and SuDS delivery. The position offers a supportive workplace with extensive benefits including profit sharing and wellness initiatives.

Benefits

Discretionary profit share scheme

33 days annual leave

3 paid volunteer days

Healthcare scheme

Unlimited training budget

Enhanced pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Free parking

Qualifications

• Degree (or higher) in Civil Engineering, Water Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience in flood risk management, drainage design and SuDS delivery.
• Proficiency in relevant design and modelling software.

Responsibilities

• Lead or contribute to the design of flood risk and drainage projects.
• Develop sustainable drainage management strategies.
• Prepare technical reports and client presentations.
• Liaise with clients and regulators for compliance.

Skills

Flood risk management

Drainage design

Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SuDS)

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Civil 3D

MicroDrainage

InfoWorks ICM

Job description

Location: Stockport London or home‑based within the UK

As a Water Engineer (Consultant Senior or Principal level) within our growing consultancy you will lead and grow the Water Environment team to address our clients flood risk and drainage challenges, delivering practical and environmentally positive engineering solutions. You will design, assess and manage water and drainage systems across a variety of projects, including flood risk assessments, surface water management and sustainable drainage design. You will collaborate with engineers, planners and environmental specialists to deliver sustainable evidence‑based outcomes for clients in both the public and private sectors.

Who are we

We are Envance, an environmental and sustainability management consultancy driven by our values and core beliefs. We believe that a better future for people and the planet can go hand in hand with success in the present. Our purpose is to help clients become more sustainable and to realise the opportunities and benefits that responsible practices bring to their business. Achieving positive outcomes and adding value is central to our approach. We provide pragmatic and innovative advice embracing new and emerging methods wherever possible. We believe collaboration is key and by working with our clients and supply‑chain partners to deliver projects and improve performance we can create a better world now and for the future.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead or contribute to the design and assessment of flood risk and drainage infrastructure projects.
• Develop and review Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SuDS) and surface water management strategies.
• Undertake hydrological, hydraulic and water resource modelling using tools such as HEC‑RAS, TUFLOW, MIKE SHE or InfoWorks ICM.
• Analyse data from fieldwork, GIS and remote sensing to inform engineering design and project delivery.
• Prepare high‑quality technical reports, designs and client presentations.
• Provide expert advice on water resource management, flood resilience and drainage design.
• Liaise with clients, regulators and local authorities to ensure compliance with technical and environmental standards.
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Requirements

• Degree (or higher) in Civil Engineering, Water Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience in flood risk management, drainage design and SuDS delivery.
• Proficiency in relevant design and modelling software (e.g. Civil 3D, MicroDrainage, InfoWorks ICM).
• Strong analytical written and communication skills.
• A collaborative proactive approach and a genuine interest in sustainable water management.
• Working towards or holding Chartership or Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status through ICE, CIWEM or similar professional body is desirable.

Benefits

• Discretionary profit share scheme
• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays
• 3 paid volunteer days each year
• Option purchase additional leave
• Additional leave after ()<<"two years" of service
• An additional days leave for your birthday
• Monthly wellbeing allowance to spend on a sport or activity of your choice
• Healthcare scheme
• Unlimited training budget with a tailored training plan
• Enhanced contributory pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking