Civil Engineer - Flood Risk

Job Title: 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. Notes: Basic Info Civil Engineer - Flood Risk Permanent role Hybrid working Locations: Bristol, London, Manchester Salary: £35k-£45k DOE 2-5 years' experience required No sponsorship available About the Company Large engineering and environmental consultancy Works across infrastructure, water, and environmental sectors UK-wide and international projects Strong focus on sustainability and resilience Collaborative environment with progression opportunities Job Responsibilities Flood risk and drainage projects Hydraulic and hydrology assessments River engineering support SuDS and natural flood management Technical reporting and presentations Support project delivery lifecycle Client and multidisciplinary team interaction Assist with bids and proposals Experience & Qualifications Needed Degree in Civil Engineering or related field Experience within flood risk/water engineering UK project experience essential GIS/spatial analysis knowledge desirable Strong communication skills ICE or CIWEM chartership support/desirable Full UK driving licence preferred SC clearance eligibility advantageous 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