Water Engineer | Flood Risk & Drainage | Consultant, Senior, or Principal Level

Envance; Manchester; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental consultancy is seeking a Water Engineer at Consultant, Senior, or Principal level to lead their Water Environment team. You will design and manage water and drainage systems, focusing on flood risk assessments and sustainable drainage design. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil Engineering or a related field, and experience in flood risk and drainage design. This role offers a remote work option within the UK and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Discretionary profit share scheme

33 days annual leave

3 paid volunteer days

Additional leave after 2 years

Monthly wellbeing allowance

Healthcare scheme

Unlimited training budget

Enhanced contributory 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.
• Strong analytical, written, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead or contribute to the design and assessment of flood risk and drainage projects.
• Develop and review Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SuDS) strategies.
• Prepare high-quality technical reports and client presentations.

Skills

Flood risk management

Drainage design

Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SuDS)

Strong analytical skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in design software

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Tools

HEC-RAS

TUFLOW

MIKE SHE

InfoWorks ICM

Civil 3D

MicroDrainage

Job description

This is a remote position.

Location : Stockport, London, or home-based within the UK

As a Water Engineer (Consutlant, 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. 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.

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 a 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 2 years of service
• An additional day’s 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