Flood Risk & Drainage Engineer
Job in
Almondsbury, North Fringe of Bristol, Gloucestershire, England, UK
Listed on 2026-09-09
Listing for:
Strata Construction Consulting UK Ltd
Full Time, Part Time
position Listed on 2026-09-09
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Environmental Engineer, Civil Engineering, Water Engineer, Environmental & Urban Planning
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Almondsbury
Location:
Bristol
Salary:
Circa £45,000 – £60,000 + Excellent Benefits Package
Employment:
Permanent – Full-time or Part-time considered
We are working with a well-established and growing multi-disciplinary civil engineering consultancy looking to appoint an experienced Flood Risk & Drainage Engineer at Engineer or Senior Engineer level.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly and supportive team working across a range of residential and commercial development projects, with genuine opportunities for career progression and professional development.
The Role
You will be responsible for delivering flood risk and drainage solutions from planning through to detailed design, including:
Preparation of Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs)
Preparation of Drainage Strategies and technical reports
Surface and foul water drainage design
SuDS design and drainage calculations
Detailed drainage design using Info Drainage and/or Micro Drainage
Liaising with clients, Local Authorities, Architects, Planning Consultants and other members of the design team
Attending design team and client meetings
Providing technical advice throughout the planning and design process
At Senior Engineer level, you will also take responsibility for managing projects, preparing fee proposals, managing budgets and resources, mentoring junior engineers and providing flood risk and drainage advice on masterplans and development layouts.
What We're Looking For
Ideally, you will have:
A degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
UK consultancy experience in flood risk and drainage
Experience preparing Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategy Reports
Experience designing drainage schemes using Info Drainage and/or Micro Drainage
Good working knowledge of AutoCAD
Experience with residential and/or commercial developments
Knowledge of SuDS, NPPF, CIRIA guidance, Sewer Sector Guidance and Building Regulations
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage your own workload, deadlines and client expectations
Full UK driving licence
Experience with S104 drainage designs, fluvial/pluvial flood modelling, mentoring junior engineers or business development would be advantageous.
What's On Offer?
Circa £45,000 – £60,000 salary
Excellent benefits package
Company bonus scheme
Pension contribution
Private healthcare
Flexible working
25 days' holiday
Free on-site parking
Salary sacrifice scheme
Support towards Chartered status
Paid professional membership subscriptions
Technical and CPD training
Internal and external training courses
Company-funded social events
Long-service rewards
Excellent opportunities for career progression
If you're an experienced Flood Risk or Drainage Engineer looking for a role where you can take greater responsibility, develop technically and progress your career within a growing consultancy, we'd be keen to hear from you
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