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

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