Senior or Principal Flood Risk Engineer

Senior or Principal Flood Risk Engineer



Salary : £45,000 - £55,000, depending on experience



This Senior or Principal Flood Risk Engineer position in Central London presents a unique opportunity for an experienced engineer with a background in flood risk assessments and drainage strategies. The role is within a large international consultancy and will allow you to work on a variety of complex projects across the UK. These include estate regeneration, mixed-use urban developments, and infrastructure schemes where flood risk is a critical component.



Key Responsibilities:



- Flood Risk Assessments (FRA): You will be responsible for authoring FRAs for both private and public sector projects. These assessments are critical for development planning and flood risk management.



- Sustainable Drainage Strategies : Develop conceptual surface water drainage strategies incorporating Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS), ensuring compliance with planning regulations and policies like the NPPF ( Planning Policy Framework).



- Client and Stakeholder Engagement : Represent the consultancy in meetings with clients, design teams, and authorities to discuss constraints, opportunities, and solutions related to flood risk and drainage issues.



- Technical Proficiency: Produce and review FRAs and drainage strategies using tools like MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage, and support hydrological and hydraulic modelling using software such as Tuflow, Flood Modeller, and FEH (Flood Estimation Handbook).



- Project Management: You will have a key role in managing projects, including financial control, ensuring delivery on time and within budget.



- Mentoring and Reporting: Mentor junior staff and ensure that all reports and documentation are clear, concise, and meet industry standards.



Requirements:



- Experience : At least 4 years of experience in flood risk management, with a proven track record in the delivery of FRAs and drainage strategies.



- Technical Skills : Proficiency in MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage and a solid understanding of hydraulic and hydrological modelling principles.



-  Knowledge of Planning Systems : In-depth knowledge of the UK planning system, including policies like the NPPF and the SuDS Manual.



- Communication and Management : Strong communication skills, both in client-facing and team management settings.



Benefits:



- Project : Work on a range of high-profile and challenging projects across different sectors, from urban developments to flood alleviation schemes.



- Career Development: Opportunity to develop your career within a leading consultancy, including mentoring responsibilities.



- Holidays: 26 days per year, increasing to 31 days with loyalty days, plus bank holidays.



- Hybrid Working: Flexible working arrangements.



-  Training and Development: Strong culture with access to mentoring from industry experts.



- Career Advancement: Fast-tracked progression for suitable candidates.



- Additional Opportunities:  Involvement in client-facing roles, business development, and marketing activities. 



-  ICE Training Agreement: Support for professional development.



This role is ideal for someone looking to leverage their flood risk expertise in an environment that offers significant career growth and involvement in some of the UK’s most exciting development projects