Senior Flood Risk & Drainage Engineer

You will contribute to flood risk assessment and drainage strategy for residential and commercial developments across the UK. You will work with clients, councils, architects and planning consultants to provide clear advice and planning support. You will lead projects, prepare fee proposals and contribute to masterplanning and drainage design. This role sits in a friendly, team‑oriented firm that values fresh ideas and progression, with hybrid working and private healthcare.

• private healthcare
• professional membership subscription
• social events
• company bonuses
• annual appraisals
• flexible / hybrid working

• Conduct flood risk assessments and prepare drainage strategies for developments
• Design drainage schemes for residential and commercial projects
• Liaise with clients, council officers, architects and planning consultants to communicate recommendations
• Prepare fee proposals, manage and lead projects, and provide planning advice on flood risk and drainage
• Contribute to masterplanning layouts and design reviews

• Bachelor in Civil Engineering or Master in Civil Engineering (minimum qualification)
• Policy Framework (NPPF), CIRIA SuDS Design Manual, Sewer Sector Guidance and Building Regulations knowledge
• Experience with MicroDrainage and/or InfoDrainage for drainage design
• Experience preparing planning reports including Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategy Reports

• Strong written and verbal communication
• Client liaison and stakeholder management
• Team collaboration and willingness to share ideas
• Flood risk assessment
• Drainage design and strategy
• MicroDrainage and/or InfoDrainage software