Senior/Principal Drainage & Flood Risk Engineer
Guildford (Hybrid Working) | Permanent | Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits
Are you an experienced Drainage & Flood Risk Engineer with a passion for delivering innovative infrastructure solutions? I'm currently working with a leading consultancy that's looking to grow its dynamic team with the addition of a Senior/Principal Engineer.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established firm with a strong reputation for successfully planning and delivering development schemes across the UK. Working across both the public and private sectors, they specialise in infrastructure design and transport planning - and they're known for solving complex challenges through practical, collaborative solutions.
The Role:
Based in Guildford with hybrid working flexibility, this role will see you taking the lead on a variety of development-focused projects. You'll play a key role from concept through to delivery, using your technical expertise to shape high-quality outcomes that have a real impact.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the design and technical delivery of infrastructure schemes
Undertake Flood Risk Assessments and produce effective Drainage Strategies
Apply software such as AutoCAD, MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage for design and analysis
Manage projects efficiently, ensuring deadlines and client satisfaction are achieved
Work closely with stakeholders including local authorities, developers, and planning teams
Present complex technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
What They're Looking For:
A degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related discipline
Strong experience in drainage and flood risk work (FRA, SuDS design, etc.)
Proven ability to manage and deliver multiple projects
Proficiency with AutoCAD, MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage (or similar)
Strong communication skills and a collaborative, problem-solving mindset
What's On Offer:
This is a company that really values its people. Alongside a modern working environment and strong career progression prospects, they offer a comprehensive package designed to support both your professional and personal wellbeing:
Competitive salary + company-wide bonus scheme
5% employer pension contribution
25 days' holiday + birthday leave + long service rewards
Option to buy additional leave
Private healthcare + healthcare cash plan
Gym/sports club contribution
Cycle to Work Scheme + EV Salary Sacrifice
Life assurance
Professional subscriptions paid
Employee Assistance Programme
Hybrid working model (office/home split)
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and work on a variety of high-impact development schemes, I'd love to hear from you.
Will Herman
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Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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