Senior Flood Risk & Drainage Engineer

Our client has been a disciplinary civil engineering consultancy for over 30 years, and they have an opening for a driven Flood Risk & Drainage Engineer. They have a strong ethos of trust throughout the company with a focus on building relationships. You can expect to work on a variety of infrastructure drainage projects across the UK. At present they have a wealth of residential based work however you will be working across the commercial, healthcare and highways sectors. You will be joining a friendly, team orientated, with a culture that encourages fresh ideas, enthusiasm and provides opportunities for progression.What’s on offerPrivate healthcarePayment of a professional membership subscriptionSocial eventsCompany bonusesAnnual appraisalsFlexible working / Hybrid workingThe roleThe successful applicant will be experienced in Flood Risk Assessment and Drainage Strategy preparation and the detailed design of drainage schemes for residential and commercial developments.You will be required to liaise directly with clients, council officers and design team members such as Architects and Planning Consultants and as such will need to be able to provide clear and coherent advice by email, phone and face-to-face at meetings.To prepare / assist with fee proposals, manage and lead projects, and provide planning advice relevant to flood risk and drainage including advice on masterplan layouts.What you need to succeedA relevant Bachelor or Master’s Degree qualification (in a subject such as Civil Engineering) is essential.Policy Framework (NPPF), CIRIA SuDS Design Manual, Sewer Sector Guidance and Building Regulations is required.Experience of flood risk assessments and designing drainage schemes using MicroDrainage and/or InfoDrainage is essential.To have experience in the preparation of reports for planning applications including Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategy Reports is essential.