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.
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.
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