Flood Risk Modeller

Flood Risk Engineer
Location: Bedford
Salary: 32,000 - 40,000

Are you a Flood Risk Engineer looking to develop your technical skills across drainage and flood risk projects in Bedford? This Flood Risk Engineer opportunity offers strong project exposure, client interaction and clear progression within a growing consultancy.

A friendly, employee-owned consultancy is expanding its team and is seeking a Flood Risk Engineer to support the delivery of residential and non-residential development projects. As a Flood Risk Engineer, you will prepare Flood Risk Assessments and drainage strategies while working closely with civil engineers, planners and external consultants.

The Flood Risk Engineer will contribute to site layouts and masterplanning, ensuring flood risk and drainage are fully integrated into the design process. This Flood Risk Engineer role suits someone who enjoys technical work, variety and developing their expertise within a collaborative team.

Key responsibilities
Prepare Flood Risk Assessments for planning applications
Produce surface water and foul drainage strategies
Model drainage networks using MicroDrainage or Flow
Provide drainage and flood risk input to masterplanning
Liaise with clients, local authorities and consultants
Support multiple projects and team coordination

Candidate requirements
Degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering or related field
Good understanding of UK drainage and flood risk guidance
Experience with MicroDrainage or Flow and AutoCAD or MicroStation
Experience preparing drainage or flood risk reports
Strong communication and organisational skills

Why apply
This Flood Risk Engineer role offers varied project exposure, technical development and a supportive working environment. The salary for this Flood Risk Engineer position is 32,000 - 40,000, alongside flexible working, profit share, pension, life assurance, healthcare and strong CPD support.

Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.

Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this position. For more information, contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years' recruitment experience.