Civil Engineer– Drainage Strategy & Flood Risk Assessment

Job Title:

Civil Engineer – Drainage Strategy & Flood Risk Assessment

Location:

Norwich
Salary: 35-45k
Exciting opportunity in a fast growing, innovation focused consultancy
Job Overview
Our client are looking for a Civil Engineer, whom specialises in drainage strategy and flood risk assessment is required for designing sustainable drainage solutions and evaluating flood risks for development projects. The role involves ensuring that drainage systems comply with environmental regulations, planning policies, and engineering standards while protecting communities and infrastructure from flooding.

Key Responsibilities
Prepare Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs) to support planning applications.
Develop drainage strategies for residential, commercial, and infrastructure developments.
Design surface water drainage systems, including Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS).
Prepare S104 applications for adoptable drainage.
Carry out hydrological and hydraulic analysis to evaluate flood risks.
Use modelling software to simulate drainage networks and flood scenarios.
Liaise with local planning authorities, environmental agency, and water companies as required.
Ensure designs comply with national and local drainage standards and planning policies.
Prepare technical reports, drawings, and documentation for planning submissions.
Assess the impact of proposed developments on existing drainage networks and floodplains.
Provide engineering solutions to mitigate flood risks and manage surface water runoff.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including planners, environmental consultants, and structural engineers.
Support project delivery from concept through to detailed design.
Required Skills and Experience
Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline, or relevant experience.
Experience in drainage design, flood risk assessment, or water management.
Knowledge of SuDS principles, stormwater design and flood risk.
Experience using modelling software such as Micro Drainage or Info Drainage.
Understanding of relevant regulations, planning policy, and environmental guidance.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical report-writing skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders and regulatory bodies.
Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision.
Previous experience in highways and S278 agreements would be advantageous.
Career Progression
Senior Civil Engineer
Principal Civil Engineer
Associate Civil Engineer
Technique-Recruitment Solutions Ltd is a proud equal opportunities employer, dedicated and specialist to the engineering and manufacturing industries. We work and support some of the most well-known companies in Norfolk and Suffolk. These vacancies are being advertised on behalf of Technique-Recruitment Solutions Ltd who are operating as an employment business and employment agency