Senior/Principal Drainage & Flood Risk Engineer

Senior/Principal Drainage & Flood Risk Engineer

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Senior/Principal Drainage & Flood Risk Engineer

Guildford (Hybrid Working) | Permanent | Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits

Are you an experienced Drainage & Flood Risk Engineer with a passion for delivering innovative infrastructure solutions? I’m currently working with a leading consultancy that’s looking to grow its dynamic team with the addition of a Senior/Principal Engineer.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established firm with a strong reputation for successfully planning and delivering development schemes across the UK. Working across both the public and private sectors, they specialise in infrastructure design and transport planning — and they’re known for solving complex challenges through practical, collaborative solutions.

The Role:

Based in Guildford with hybrid working flexibility, this role will see you taking the lead on a variety of development-focused projects. You’ll play a key role from concept through to delivery, using your technical expertise to shape high-quality outcomes that have a real impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and technical delivery of infrastructure schemes
• Undertake Flood Risk Assessments and produce effective Drainage Strategies
• Apply software such as AutoCAD, MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage for design and analysis
• Manage projects efficiently, ensuring deadlines and client satisfaction are achieved
• Work closely with stakeholders including local authorities, developers, and planning teams
• Present complex technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences

What They’re Looking For:

• A degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related discipline
• Strong experience in drainage and flood risk work (FRA, SuDS design, etc.)
• Proven ability to manage and deliver multiple projects
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage (or similar)
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, problem-solving mindset

What’s On Offer:

This is a company that really values its people. Alongside a modern working environment and strong career progression prospects, they offer a comprehensive package designed to support both your professional and personal wellbeing:

• Competitive salary + company-wide bonus scheme
• 25 days’ holiday + birthday leave + long service rewards
• Option to buy additional leave
• Gym/sports club contribution
• Cycle to Work Scheme + EV Salary Sacrifice
• Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and work on a variety of high-impact development schemes, I’d love to hear from you.

Will Herman

07581619823

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Civil Engineering

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