Flood Risk Engineer

Flood Risk Engineer
Looking for a role where your technical expertise directly influences safer, more sustainable places?
As a Flood Risk Engineer, you will be working on varied and meaningful projects, helping to manage flood risk and drainage challenges while developing your career within a supportive consultancy environment.

You will be joining a well-established and growing engineering and environmental consultancy known for delivering practical, proportionate flood risk and drainage solutions for development and infrastructure projects across the UK. The culture is collaborative and people-focused, with flexibility, technical quality and professional development at its core.

In this Flood Risk Engineer role, you will be doing work that makes a real difference, including:
Preparing Flood Risk Assessments for residential, commercial and mixed-use developments
Producing drainage strategies and surface water management plans in line with current guidance and standards
Undertaking hydraulic and hydrological assessments using industry-standard software
Liaising with local authorities, Lead Local Flood Authorities, the Environment Agency and other stakeholders
Supporting planning applications through technical input and responses to consultee comments
Working collaboratively with planners, engineers and other disciplines to deliver integrated solutions

To succeed as a Flood Risk Engineer, you will bring:
Experience in flood risk and drainage within a consultancy or local authority environment
A strong understanding of UK flood risk policy, planning guidance and SuDS principles
Experience preparing Flood Risk Assessments and drainage strategies
The ability to communicate technical information clearly in written reports
A relevant degree or equivalent professional experience
Progress towards, or interest in working towards, professional accreditation (desirable)

You will be offered:
A competitive salary, reflecting your experience as a Flood Risk Engineer
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
Generous annual leave plus bank holidays
Pension contributions and additional benefits
Ongoing training and support for professional development

This Flood Risk Engineer position is based in the Cheltenham office, with a flexible hybrid working model. You will have clear opportunities for progression, with support to develop your technical skills and move into more senior roles as your experience grows.

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If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
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