Flood Risk & Drainage Engineer - #2171601

Job Title: Flood Risk & Drainage Engineer / Senior Flood Risk & Drainage Engineer
Salary: £28,000-£45,000, dependent on experience
Location: Bristol
Type: Permanent - full-time (37.5 hours per week) or part-time considered. Flexible working available.

About the Role
Our client is seeking an experienced Flood Risk & Drainage Engineer or Senior Flood Risk & Drainage Engineer to join its Bristol team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on residential and commercial development projects, contributing to flood risk assessments, drainage strategies and detailed drainage design.

The successful candidate will work closely with clients, local authority officers, architects, planning consultants and wider design teams, providing clear technical advice and helping deliver effective, compliant solutions.

Candidates applying at Senior Engineer level will also have the opportunity to lead and manage projects, contribute to fee proposals and provide planning advice on flood risk, drainage and masterplan layouts.

About the Client
Our client is an established, multidisciplinary civil engineering consultancy with a track record dating back to 1986. The business has built a reputation for quality, reliability and value, with a strong focus on client service, teamwork and professional development.

The company promotes an inclusive, friendly and collaborative working environment where employees are encouraged to share ideas, exercise independent judgement and develop their technical expertise. Career progression and ongoing learning are central to its approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategy Reports for planning applications.
• Design drainage schemes for residential and commercial developments using InfoDrainage and/or MicroDrainage.
• Liaise with clients, council officers, architects, planning consultants and other design team members.
• Provide clear technical advice through written correspondence, telephone calls and meetings.
• Apply relevant planning policy, drainage standards and technical guidance to project work.
• Manage deadlines, budgets, project resources and client expectations.
• Attend design team meetings, council meetings, public exhibitions and industry networking events.
• Senior Engineer responsibilities: Assist with fee proposals, lead and manage projects, and provide planning advice on flood risk, drainage and masterplan layouts.

What Our Client is Looking For

Essential qualifications, skills and experience:

• A relevant Bachelor's or Master's degree, such as Civil Engineering.
• Experience preparing Flood Risk Assessments and drainage strategies for planning applications.
• Experience designing drainage schemes using InfoDrainage and/or MicroDrainage.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of relevant planning and technical guidance, including the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), CIRIA SuDS Manual, Sewer Sector Guidance and Building Regulations.
• Strong numeracy, written English and verbal communication skills.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications.
• A full UK driving licence.
• The ability to manage deadlines, budgets, project resources and client expectations.
• A creative, logical and practical approach to problem-solving.

Desirable skills and experience:

• Experience of fluvial and pluvial flood risk modelling.
• Experience preparing S104 drainage designs for technical approval by the relevant authorities.
• Supervisory and mentoring experience.
• The ability to generate new business through professional and industry contacts.
• For candidates applying at Senior Engineer level, project leadership, project management and experience contributing to fee proposals will also be important.

What Our Client Offers

Salary and financial benefits

• Competitive salary of £28,000-£45,000, dependent on experience.
• Company bonus scheme.
• Pension contribution.
• Salary sacrifice scheme.
• Career development
• Support towards achieving Chartered status.
• On-the-job technical training.
• Paid professional membership subscriptions.
• Continuing Professional Development (CPD) sessions.
• Internal and external training courses.
• Opportunities for career progression.
• Health, wellbeing and work-life balance
• Private healthcare.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• 25 days' initial annual holiday entitlement.
• Free on-site parking.
• Company-funded social events.
• Long-service rewards.

Eligibility
Applicants should have a relevant Bachelor's or Master's degree, the specified flood risk assessment and drainage design experience, knowledge of AutoCAD and relevant technical guidance, and a full UK driving licence.

Our client welcomes applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds. All applicants will be assessed on their individual merits, qualifications and ability to perform the role.

Opportunity for Growth
Our client is committed to supporting both personal and professional development. Employees benefit from technical training, CPD opportunities, professional membership support and assistance towards Chartered status.

This role offers the opportunity to strengthen your technical expertise, broaden your project experience and progress professionally within a collaborative consultancy. Candidates at Senior Engineer level can also take on greater responsibility for project leadership, client relationships and business development.

Interested in taking the next step in your flood risk and drainage engineering career? Apply today to find out more.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.