Flood Risk Engineer

Flood Risk Engineer

Location: Cardiff
Salary: 35,000 - 45,000

A growing consultancy is looking for a Flood Risk Engineer with around 3 years' experience to join their Cardiff team. This is an excellent opportunity for a flood risk professional looking to develop their technical skills while working on a varied range of projects across Wales and the wider UK.

The Role:

• Preparing Flood Risk Assessments and drainage strategies
• Undertaking flood risk assessments for residential, commercial and infrastructure projects
• Supporting surface water and drainage design, including SuDS
• Carrying out hydrology and hydraulic assessments
• Liaising with clients, local authorities, Natural Resources Wales and other stakeholders
• Producing technical reports and supporting planning applications
• Contributing to flood alleviation and sustainable drainage projects
• Working closely with wider civil engineering and environmental teams

The Candidate:

• Around 3 years' experience within flood risk, drainage or water consultancy
• Degree in Civil Engineering, Water Engineering, Environmental Engineering or a related discipline
• Experience producing Flood Risk Assessments and drainage strategies
• Knowledge of UK flood risk policy and relevant guidance
• Experience with hydraulic modelling software such as Flood Modeller, TUFLOW or InfoWorks ICM would be beneficial
• Strong technical report writing and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively within a multidisciplinary team

This is a great opportunity for a Flood Risk Engineer to join a growing Cardiff team, work on varied projects and continue developing their career across flood risk, drainage and sustainable water management.