Flood Risk & Drainage Engineer

Location: Richmond, London

Type: Full-time, Permanent

Working Model: Hybrid (flexible working supported)

Experience Level: 2-4 years

A leading Civil & Environmental Engineering Consultancy is seeking a Flood Risk & Drainage Engineer to join their team in Richmond, London.

With a strong reputation for sustainable design and public sector work-including with Transport for London and local authorities-you'll be supported to develop your technical skills and grow your career in a collaborative, inclusive environment.

Your Role

You'll support the delivery of drainage and flood risk projects from early-stage feasibility to detailed design. Responsibilities include:

Designing SuDS and drainage systems using MicroDrainage / InfoDrainage or Causeway Flow

Assisting with Flood Risk Assessments and planning submissions

Producing technical drawings with AutoCAD

Liaising with internal teams, clients, and local authorities

Supporting junior colleagues and learning from senior engineers

What You'll Bring

2-4 years' UK consultancy experience

Understanding of SuDS, drainage policy, and planning

Experience with AutoCAD and drainage design software

Strong written and verbal communication skills

A degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (or similar)

Desirable:

Knowledge of CDM Regs, foul drainage, GIS, Civil 3D, or local authority experience.

Benefits

Discretionary 10% bonus

Hybrid working and 37.5-hour weeks

25 days holiday (+ up to 10 unpaid days)

Private healthcare and matched 4% pension

Paid professional memberships

Cycle-to-work scheme & travel loan

Ongoing training and career progression

Friendly, mission-driven team culture

Submit your CV or contact Will Herman for an informal discussion: (phone number removed)

Aldwych Consulting values and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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