Flood Risk & Drainage Engineer in Birmingham, West Midlands

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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.



The Opportunity



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.



Key Responsibilities



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



Requirements



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 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



Why Join



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

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