Civil Engineer – Flood Risk

Job Title:
Civil Engineer – Flood Risk

Salary:
£35,000 to £45,000 (dependent on experience)

Location:
Bristol, London or Manchester

Type:
Permanent | Hybrid

About the Role:
Our client is looking for a Civil Engineer to join their Flood Risk and Sustainable Water Engineering team, supporting the delivery of infrastructure and development projects across the UK. The role will involve working on schemes ranging from £100k to £100m, contributing to flood risk solutions, hydraulic modelling, hydrology assessments, river engineering, and drainage strategies including SuDS and natural flood management.

The successful candidate will support projects throughout the full lifecycle, from early-stage feasibility and client engagement through to detailed design and project completion.

About the Client:
Our client is a leading engineering and environmental consultancy delivering sustainable infrastructure and environmental solutions across the UK and internationally. They are recognised for their collaborative culture, technical excellence, and commitment to professional development and innovation.

Key Responsibilities:
Support the delivery of flood risk and water engineering projects across the UK
Undertake hydraulic and hydrological assessments
Contribute to drainage strategies, including SuDS and natural flood management
Assist with river engineering and flood risk solution design
Support project delivery from inception through to completion
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across a range of infrastructure projects
Assist with report writing, technical documentation, and presentations
Support bids, proposals, and wider business development activities
Mentor and support junior team members where appropriate
What Our Client is Looking For:
2-5 years’ experience within flood risk, water, or civil engineering
Degree qualified in Civil Engineering, Water Engineering, or a related discipline
Experience in hydraulics, hydrology, drainage, or flood risk projects
Knowledge of GIS and spatial analysis tools
Strong communication and report writing skills
Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
Working towards or already holding chartership with ICE or CIWEM is desirable
Full UK driving licence preferred
UK project experience is essential
What Our Client Offers:
Competitive salary and benefits package
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
Exposure to major UK infrastructure and environmental projects
Clear career progression and professional development support
Support towards chartership
Collaborative and technically strong working environment
Opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of projects
Eligibility:
Right to work in the UK is essential
Unfortunately, sponsorship is not available for this position
Eligibility for SC clearance would be advantageous
Opportunity for Growth:
This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer looking to develop their technical expertise across flood risk and sustainable water engineering projects while progressing towards senior responsibilities and chartership within a highly respected consultancy.

Notes:
Basic Info
Civil Engineer – Flood Risk
Permanent role
Hybrid working
Locations: Bristol, London, Manchester
Salary: £35k-£45k DOE
2-5 years’ experience required
No sponsorship available
About the Company
Large engineering and environmental consultancy
Works across infrastructure, water, and environmental sectors
UK-wide and international projects
Strong focus on sustainability and resilience
Collaborative environment with progression opportunities
Job Responsibilities
Flood risk and drainage projects
Hydraulic and hydrology assessments
River engineering support
SuDS and natural flood management
Technical reporting and presentations
Support project delivery lifecycle
Client and multidisciplinary team interaction
Assist with bids and proposals
Experience & Qualifications Needed
Degree in Civil Engineering or related field
Experience within flood risk/water engineering
UK project experience essential
GIS/spatial analysis knowledge desirable
Strong communication skills
ICE or CIWEM chartership support/desirable
Full UK driving licence preferred
SC clearance eligibility advantageous

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.