Senior​/Principal Civil Engineer – Flood Risk & Drainage

Senior / Principal Civil Engineer – Flood Risk & Drainage

First Published:
March 4, 2026

Location:

Bristol, Sheffield, Warwick.

The role within our Planning and Strategic Land function involves leading and managing the Appraisal and Design of projects for housing, commercial and industrial developments. This is a career position within a dynamic and skilled business, with a growing portfolio of strategic land projects and well-connected multi-disciplinary services. Progression is assured for the right candidate.

• Pre-purchase feasibility studies and resolution of planning conditions.
• Flood risk assessments (flood modelling undertaken by in-house team, though experience in either undertaking modelling or working with model outputs would be beneficial).
• Drainage strategy reports for foul and surface water at outline and strategy stage.
• Support the development of planning applications and appeals with Flood Risk and Drainage input.
• Liaise with clients and external agencies i.e. Environment Agency, Local Highway Authorities, Water Authorities, etc.
• Represent JNP Group at meetings, public exhibitions, planning committees and public inquiries.
• Work in multi-disciplinary teams across Flood Modelling, Drainage, Highways and Geo – ensuring designs are coordinated with all disciplines, including client liaison.
• Manage the team and control the programmed performance of projects.
• Support the training and professional development of team members.
• Input into fee proposals and variations for additional fees.

• Working experience of FRAs, Suds design & planning stage approvals, supporting SuDS led master planning.
• Working experience of Micro Drainage/Flow/Info drainage, Flood Modeller / Tuflow (optional), HECRAS (optional).
• Working knowledge of industry specific guidance and regulations.
• Use of AutoCAD/Autodesk Civil 3D preferred but not essential.
• Use of Microsoft Office software packages i.e. Excel, Word, etc.

• Enthusiastic and personable attitude.
• Strong communication skills with clients and team members.
• Good planning and time management skills.
• Ability to manage own projects and teams within agreed time scales.

You will be encouraged and given opportunities to work towards a professional qualification commensurate with your academic qualifications. Your development will set out in a career development plan agreed with your director and actioned through our structured appraisal process.

Relevant experience and degree in an appropriate ‘built environment’ discipline and working towards membership of the Institution of Civil Engineers or similar learned society/professional body. However, applicants with HND/C or significant relevant experience also welcomed.