Water Engineer – Flood Risk & Drainage, Consultant, Senior, Principal
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Job Description
Water Engineer leading the Water Environment service at a consultancy. Involves flood risk and drainage support projects across the UK with flexibility and professional growth opportunities.
Responsibilities:
- Lead or support 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 software such as HEC-RAS, TUFLOW, MIKE SHE, or InfoWorks ICM
- Analyse data from fieldwork, GIS, and remote sensing to support engineering design
- Produce high-quality technical reports, designs, and client deliverables
- Provide specialist advice on water resource management, flood mitigation, and drainage design
- Liaise with clients, regulators, and local authorities to ensure projects meet regulatory and technical standards
Requirements:
- Degree (or higher) in Civil Engineering, Water Engineering, or a related discipline
- Proven experience in flood risk management, drainage design, and SuDS
- Proficiency in relevant design and modelling software such as Civil 3D, MicroDrainage, or InfoWorks ICM
- Excellent analytical, written, and communication skills
- A collaborative and proactive approach, with a genuine interest in sustainable water management
- Working towards or holding Chartership or Incorporated (IEng) status through ICE, CIWEM, or a similar professional body is advantageous.
Benefits:
- Enhanced working flexibility
- Discretionary profit share scheme
- Generous annual leave and the option to purchase more
- 3 paid volunteering days per year
- Additional leave after 2 years’ service
- An extra day’s leave for your birthday
- Unlimited training budget and a personalised development plan
- Enhanced contributory pension scheme
- Cycle to work and healthcare schemes
- Monthly wellbeing allowance
- Free parking

















