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Flood Risk & Drainage Engineer – Birmingham

You'll take ownership of drainage strategies and flood risk assessments, working on sites from small-scale to major residential schemes of up to 10,000 units. This role allows you to shape the technical delivery of projects while supporting the growth of a strategically important business area.

• Prepare and review Flood Risk Assessments and drainage strategies for residential, commercial, and mixed‑use developments
• Develop SuDS and surface/foul water drainage designs, ensuring compliance with planning policy and technical standards
• Liaise with clients, architects, contractors, local authorities, and statutory bodies to deliver practical, buildable solutions
• Use modelling and design software such as Causeway Flow, AutoCAD, Civils 3D, and GIS for design, calculations, and earthworks modelling
• Contribute to technical reports, planning applications, and outline or detailed schemes
• Support and mentor junior engineers, sharing technical expertise

• Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience
• Minimum 3 years’ UK experience in flood risk and drainage engineering
• Strong knowledge of national planning policy and legislation (NPPF, PPG, SuDS Manual, Flood and Water Management Act, Water Framework Directive)
• Experience with drainage modelling, technical design, and report writing
• Effective communication, organisation, and time‑management skills
• Practical problem‑solving approach
• Chartered status (ICE/CIWEM) or working towards it is advantageous
• Familiarity with Flood Risk Activity Permitting and Land Drainage Consent is desirable

• Competitive salary and flexible working arrangements
• Professional development support, including chartership guidance
• Work on a variety of high‑profile projects in a collaborative and supportive team
• Opportunity to make a visible impact on sustainable water‑management solutions

Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this position. For more information, contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years’ recruitment experience.