Water Engineer – Flood Risk & Drainage, Consultant, Senior, Principal

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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