Flood Risk & Drainage Engineer

Birmingham

Join a respected independent consultancy as a Flood Risk & Drainage Engineer, supporting high-profile water and civil engineering projects. You'll work across private and public sector schemes, delivering technically excellent drainage and flood risk solutions, while contributing to a growing team of specialists.

You'll take ownership of drainage strategies and flood risk assessments, working on a wide range of developments from small-scale sites to major residential schemes of up to 10,000 units. This role allows you to shape the technical delivery of projects while supporting the ongoing growth of a strategically important business area.

• Prepare and review Flood Risk Assessments and drainage strategies for residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments

• Develop SuDS and surface/foul water drainage designs, ensuring compliance with planning policy and technical standards

• Liaise with clients, architects, contractors, local authorities, and statutory bodies to deliver practical, buildable solutions

• Use modelling and design software such as Causeway Flow, AutoCAD, Civils 3D, and GIS for design, calculations, and earthworks modelling

• Contribute to technical reports, planning applications, and outline or detailed schemes

• Support and mentor junior engineers, sharing technical expertise

• Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience

• Minimum 3 years' UK experience in flood risk and drainage engineering

• Strong knowledge of national planning policy and legislation (NPPF, PPG, SuDS Manual, Flood and Water Management Act, Water Framework Directive)

• Experience with drainage modelling, technical design, and report writing

• Effective communication, organisation, and time management skills

• Practical problem-solving approach

• Chartered status (ICE/CIWEM) or working towards it is advantageous

• Familiarity with Flood Risk Activity Permitting and Land Drainage Consent is desirable

• Competitive salary and flexible working arrangements

• Professional development support, including chartership guidance

• Work on a variety of high-profile projects in a collaborative and supportive team

• Opportunity to make a visible impact on sustainable water management solutions

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.