Water Engineer | Flood Risk & Drainage | Consultant, Senior, or Principal Level

Manchester - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 08-11-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

This is a remote position.

Location: Stockport London or home-based within the UK

Level: Consultant Senior or Principal

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Water Engineer to join a growing environmental and sustainability consultancy to lead their Water Environment service. This forward-thinking organisation is dedicated to helping clients achieve positive environmental outcomes through innovative and pragmatic environmental solutions.

Youll be working closely with a talented team of environmental specialists and will play a key role in delivering and developing flood risk and drainage support projects across the UK.

Flexibility is at the core of the culture within this consultancy and their supportive nature and unlimited training budget creates genuine opportunities for progression and professional development.

The Role

Lead or support the design and assessment of flood risk and drainage infrastructure projects.
Develop and review Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SuDS) and surface water management strategies.
Undertake hydrological hydraulic and water resource modelling using software such as HEC-RAS TUFLOW MIKE SHE or InfoWorks ICM.
Analyse data from fieldwork GIS and remote sensing to support engineering design.
Produce high-quality technical reports designs and client deliverables.
Provide specialist advice on water resource management flood mitigation and drainage design.
Liaise with clients regulators and local authorities to ensure projects meet regulatory and technical standards.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a progressive consultancy where youll have the autonomy to shape projects influence design outcomes and contribute to sustainable water management within developments across the UK.

If youre an experienced Water Engineer looking for a role that offers flexibility professional growth and meaningful work please get in touch for a confidential discussion.

Requirements

Degree (or higher) in Civil Engineering Water Engineering or a related discipline.
Proven experience in flood risk management drainage design and SuDS.
Proficiency in relevant design and modelling software such as Civil 3D MicroDrainage or InfoWorks ICM.
Excellent analytical written and communication skills.
A collaborative and proactive approach with a genuine interest in sustainable water management.
Working towards or holding Chartership or Incorporated (IEng) status through ICE CIWEM or a similar professional body is advantageous.

Benefits

Enhanced working flexibility
Discretionary profit share scheme
Generous annual leave and the option to purchase more
3 paid volunteering days per year
Additional leave after 2 years service
An extra days leave for your birthday
Unlimited training budget and a personalised development plan
Enhanced contributory pension scheme
Cycle to work and healthcare schemes
Monthly wellbeing allowance
Free parking

This is a remote position.Location: Stockport London or home-based within the UK Level: Consultant Senior or Principal An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Water Engineer to join a growing environmental and sustainability consultancy to lead their Water Environment service. This...