Flood Risk and Drainage Engineer

Flood Risk and Drainage Engineer

Location: Guildford, Surrey

Salary: £40,000 - £55,000

We are looking for a Flood Risk and Drainage Engineer to join an established consultancy team in Guildford. The role involves supporting a range of development and infrastructure projects, with a focus on flood risk assessments, drainage strategies and planning applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare Flood Risk Assessments and drainage strategies for proposed developments.
• Assess flood risks from rivers, surface water and other sources.
• Assist with drainage design, calculations and technical reports.
• Use software such as QGIS, AutoCAD and MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage to support assessments and drainage design.
• Liaise with clients, local authorities, the Environment Agency and water companies.
• Ensure reports and designs meet relevant planning policy, guidance and industry standards.
• Manage project deadlines and work alongside colleagues across planning, transport and infrastructure disciplines.

Requirements

• A degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering or a related subject.
• Experience or an interest in flood risk assessment and drainage engineering.
• Good written communication and technical report-writing skills.
• Familiarity with relevant industry software would be beneficial.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks.

This is a good opportunity for an engineer looking to develop their experience in flood risk and drainage, working on a variety of projects with opportunities for further training and career progression.