Flood Risk and Drainage Engineer
Newcastle
Full-time, Hybrid Working

Are you an ambitious Flood Risk or Civil Engineer with a passion for flood risk and drainage design? Looking for a role that offers variety, career progression, and the chance to work on exciting projects across multiple sectors?

My client is seeking a Flood Risk and Drainage Engineer to join their Water Services team in Newcastle. You will be trained by an experienced team to work on diverse projects, including waterfront developments, trunk road schemes, rail infrastructure, and renewable energy projects. This role is ideal for an engineer eager to develop design skills, contribute to complex projects, and thrive in a supportive environment.

As a Flood Risk and Drainage Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

• Designing flood protection measures, drainage systems, SuDS, and watercourse structures.
• Developing drainage strategies and designs using Infodrainage and Flow.
• Conducting Flood Risk Assessments.
• Contributing to river modelling, coastal flood risk assessments, and climate change resilience projects.
• Completing projects related to water supply and drainage infrastructure.
• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of engineers and consultants to deliver high-quality solutions for clients.

Candidates should have a degree in Civil Engineering or a related field and ideally be working towards Chartered or Incorporated status with ICE or CIWEM. Experience working for a UK-based consultancy specializing in drainage strategy and design using AutoCAD, Infodrainage, Causeway Flow, or Civils 3D is required.

You should reside near Newcastle, as the role involves working from the office on a hybrid basis.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working
• Training and development opportunities
• Reimbursement of professional fees and support for achieving Chartered status
• Contributory pension, healthcare plan, and life insurance
• Interest-free travel loan scheme and additional leave purchase options

If you're interested in this role or seeking other Drainage Engineering/Flood Risk Assessment positions, please contact Jordanna Morris at 01792 963074 or 07969664114, or email jordanna.morris@penguinrecruitment.co.uk. More vacancies are available at www.penguinrecruitment.co.uk. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment operates as a Recruitment Agency for this position.