Engineer / Senior Flood Modeller - Flood & Water
Location: London
Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Engineer or Senior Flood Modeller to join a growing infrastructure and water team. The role focuses on delivering flood risk, drainage, and water management solutions across a wide range of development and public sector projects.
You will play a key role in managing projects from concept through to detailed design and construction, supporting sustainable development through innovative flood alleviation and drainage strategies.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage hydraulic modelling and flood risk projects
* Produce and review Flood Risk Assessments and drainage strategies
* Design flood mitigation measures, including SuDS and surface water systems
* Manage and mentor junior engineers and modellers
* Oversee project delivery, including programme, quality, and budget
* Support client relationships and contribute to fee proposals
* Coordinate design development from planning through to construction
Requirements
* Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
* 5-8+ years' relevant experience in flood risk and drainage
* Strong experience with InfoWorks ICM and/or TUFLOW / Flood Modeller
* Knowledge of drainage design and surface water management
* Experience preparing Flood Risk Assessments
* Excellent communication and report writing skills
* Ability to manage projects and work collaboratively within a team
Desirable
* Progressing toward or holding Chartered status (CEng, MICE, CIWEM)
* Experience with GIS software (QGIS or MapInfo)
* Familiarity with drainage design tools (e.g. InfoDrainage, WinDES)
* Understanding of UK planning and flood risk policy
What's on Offer
* Opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of projects
* Supportive team environment with career development opportunities
* Exposure to both technical and project leadership responsibilities