Senior Flood Risk Engineer – Full Time – Bristol

Senior Flood Risk & Drainage Engineer Are you an experienced Flood Risk & Drainage Engineer ready to take the next step in your career? Join a growing civil engineering consultancy where you will have the opportunity to lead projects, support clients and play a key role in shaping high-quality flood risk and drainage solutions. This role offers the chance to work within a collaborative, people-focused environment where experienced engineers are trusted to use their judgement, develop client relationships and contribute to the continued growth of the business.

The Role

As a Senior Flood Risk & Drainage Engineer, you will take responsibility for delivering technical solutions across a variety of development projects, while supporting project management, client relationships and the development of junior team members.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading the preparation of Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategies.
• Managing detailed drainage design schemes for residential and commercial developments.
• Providing planning advice relating to flood risk, drainage and masterplan layouts.
• Managing projects, resources, budgets and client expectations.
• Assisting with fee proposals and supporting business development opportunities.
• Representing the consultancy at design team meetings, council meetings, public exhibitions and networking events.
• Providing guidance and mentoring to less experienced engineers.

About You

You will have:

• A relevant Bachelor's or Master's degree, such as Civil Engineering.
• Strong experience in flood risk assessment and drainage design.
• Experience using InfoDrainage and/or MicroDrainage.
• Experience preparing planning application reports, including Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategy Reports.
• Strong knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of NPPF, CIRIA SuDS Design Manual, Sewer Sector Guidance and Building Regulations.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to advise clients and stakeholders confidently.
• The ability to manage deadlines, budgets, project resources and client expectations.
• A creative and logical approach to solving engineering challenges.
• A full UK driving licence.

Desirable experience includes

• Fluvial and pluvial flood risk modelling.
• Preparation of S104 drainage designs for technical approval.
• Supervising and mentoring engineers.
• Developing new business through industry contacts.

What We Offer

You will be supported with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for continued professional growth, including:

• Competitive salary.
• Pension contribution.
• Salary sacrifice scheme.
• Company bonuses.
• Private healthcare.
• Flexible working.
• 25 days initial holiday.
• Support towards Chartered status.
• Paid professional membership subscriptions.
• CPD sessions and technical training.
• Internal and external training courses.
• Company-funded social events.
• Long service rewards.

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Bristol

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