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