Senior Flood Risk & Drainage Engineer
| Company: | Acorn Recruitment |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £30,000 to £45,000 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Bristol, BS34 5UP |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 12 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 11 Sept 2026 |
Summary
Senior Flood Risk & Drainage Engineer | Flood Risk Engineer | Drainage Engineer | Civil Engineer
Bristol | £30,000-£45,000 per annum DOE | Full-Time | Flexible Working | Permanent
Introduction
Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for an experienced
Senior Flood Risk & Drainage Engineer to join a growing engineering consultancy in
Bristol.
This is an excellent opportunity for a
Flood Risk Engineer, Drainage Engineer or Civil Engineer looking for greater project ownership, varied development projects and a clear route for career progression.
You will work on a diverse range of
residential and commercial development projects across the South West and beyond, delivering technical flood risk and drainage solutions to support planning applications and development schemes.
The role also offers the opportunity to provide technical guidance to junior team members, work closely with clients and contribute to the continued growth of the business.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary of
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Private healthcare.
- Performance-related bonus opportunities.
- Generous holiday allowance.
- Pension scheme.
- Professional membership fees covered.
- Ongoing technical and professional development.
- Support towards professional accreditation.
- Regular team and social events.
- Free on-site parking.
- Recognition and reward schemes linked to service.
- Excellent long-term career progression opportunities.
£30,000-£45,000 per annum, depending on experience.
Key Duties
- Produce
- Design sustainable drainage systems and surface water management solutions.
- Manage projects from initial instruction through to successful delivery.
- Liaise with clients, local authorities and external consultants throughout the development process.
- Develop technical solutions for flood risk and drainage challenges.
- Provide technical guidance and support to colleagues within the wider engineering team.
- Support planning applications and development proposals.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships.
- Manage multiple projects and competing deadlines effectively.
Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs) and drainage reports to support residential and commercial development projects.
Requirements
- Degree qualification in
- Previous experience within a
- Experience preparing technical reports for planning submissions, including
- Working knowledge of industry-standard drainage design software.
- Experience producing engineering drawings using
- Good understanding of current drainage standards, planning requirements, flood risk and
- Strong communication and client-facing skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
- Full UK driving licence.
Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
flood risk, drainage or civil engineering consultancy environment.
Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs) and drainage strategies.
CAD software.
Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) principles.
Desirable:
- Experience with hydraulic or flood modelling software.
- Knowledge of drainage approval and adoption procedures.
- Experience mentoring junior engineers or technicians.
- Working towards or holding a professional qualification or
- Experience contributing to business development activities.
Chartered status.
Interested?
If you're an experienced
Senior Flood Risk & Drainage Engineer, Flood Risk Engineer, Drainage Engineer or Civil Engineer looking for greater project responsibility, career progression and a varied consultancy role in
Bristol, apply today with your up-to-date CV.
Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.
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