Flood Risk Consultant

Role: FLOOD RISK CONSULTANT

Salary: £32,000 - £43,000 (DOE) per annum

Location: Southampton

Ref: MAR659

We are looking for a motivated and technically capable Flood Risk Engineer to join our clients’ growing team in Southampton. This role offers the opportunity to take a leading position in the design and delivery of Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SuDS) and Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs) across a diverse portfolio of projects, including residential, commercial, and infrastructure developments.

You will play a key role in shaping climate‑resilient, low‑impact design solutions, working closely with clients from an early stage to understand their needs and deliver collaborative, high‑quality outcomes. The company is committed to supporting your professional development, offering exposure to a wide range of projects and the opportunity to work closely with a highly experienced, multidisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities:
• Lead the design, specification, and implementation of SuDS solutions for a variety of developments
• Prepare Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs) in line with current UK legislation and planning policy
• Undertake hydraulic modelling using industry‑standard software such as MicroDrainage, Causeway FLOW, or InfoDrainage
• Produce high‑quality technical reports, drawings, and design documentation
• Ensure designs comply with relevant standards and guidance, including the CIRIA SuDS Manual (C753) and Building Regulations
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, supporting delivery to agreed timescales and budgets
• Maintain high standards of quality, health & safety, and technical compliance
• Liaise effectively with clients, local authorities, statutory bodies, contractors, and stakeholders
• Stay informed on emerging best practice, policy, and innovation in flood risk, drainage, and water management
• Promote climate‑resilient and sustainable design approaches across all projects

Essential Requirements:
• Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline
• 2-4 years' experience in SuDS design, flood risk management, and drainage design
• Working towards, or aspiring to achieve, Chartered status (ICE, CIWEM or similar)
• Proficient in drainage and design software such as AutoCAD, MicroDrainage, Civil 3D, InfoDrainage, or Causeway FLOW
• Strong understanding of UK planning policy, SuDS legislation, and design standards
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear technical reports and present to stakeholders
• Highly organised, detail‑focused, and committed to quality
• A proactive, innovative approach to problem solving
• Strong IT skills, including Word and Excel

Desirable:
• Experience using Tuflow, ICM, or other 1D/2D hydraulic modelling software
• Experience with 2D/3D highways and earthworks design
• Experience delivering sectional agreements (S104, S38, S278, S185, S106)
• Experience undertaking Strategic Flood Risk Assessments (SFRAs)

What to do next:

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