Flood Risk & Drainage Engineer

Flood Risk and Drainage Engineer

Location:

Guildford, Surrey
Salary: 38,000 - 46,000

Ready to take ownership of technically challenging planning-led projects in Surrey? This Flood Risk and Drainage Engineer opportunity in Guildford offers responsibility, policy exposure and clear progression.

A respected civil and environmental consultancy is seeking a Flood Risk and Drainage Engineer to support development projects across the South East. As a Flood Risk and Drainage Engineer, you will prepare Flood Risk Assessments and drainage strategies while remaining closely involved in planning and regulatory approvals.

This Flood Risk and Drainage Engineer role combines hands-on SuDS and drainage design with client liaison and multidisciplinary collaboration. Flexible hybrid working is available, with a strong base in the Guildford office.

Key responsibilities
Prepare Flood Risk Assessments and drainage strategies
Design SuDS, surface water and foul drainage systems
Produce designs using Micro Drainage and AutoCAD
Ensure compliance with UK planning policy and standards
Liaise with clients, planners and project teams

Candidate requirements
Minimum three years' flood risk and drainage experience
Strong understanding of UK planning frameworks
Proficient in Micro Drainage and drainage design tools
Clear communicator with solution-focused approach
Able to manage workload independently

Why apply
This Flood Risk and Drainage Engineer position offers a salary of 38,000 - 46,000, flexible working and structured development within a collaborative Surrey team.

Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.

Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this position. For more information, contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years' recruitment experience.