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Senior Civil Engineer - Water & Flooding

United Kingdom, Birmingham Employment contract 55000.00 - 60000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted June 16, 2026
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If you're a Civil Engineer with experience in flood risk management, drainage or water infrastructure, this is an opportunity to work on projects that directly improve the environment and protect communities from future flooding. You'll join a growing team delivering flood resilience and water management schemes across the UK, working on projects from early feasibility through to detailed design and construction support.

Job Responsibility

  • Leading the development and delivery of flood management and water engineering designs
  • Producing and reviewing feasibility studies, appraisal reports and technical assessments
  • Developing innovative engineering solutions and presenting options to clients and stakeholders
  • Preparing and checking design calculations, drawings, specifications and technical documentation
  • Managing project programmes, resources and budgets
  • Building and maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationships
  • Supporting bid submissions and business development activities
  • Undertaking site inspections, surveys and contractor supervision when required
  • Providing technical guidance and mentoring to engineers within the team

Requirements

  • Chartered Engineer or approaching Chartership
  • experience delivering flood risk management, drainage, water or civil infrastructure projects within a consultancy or engineering environment
  • comfortable producing technically sound engineering solutions, managing project delivery and working closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams
  • experience in flood management design, feasibility studies, project management and relevant industry standards will be highly advantageous
  • strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

What we offer

  • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements that support work-life balance
  • Ongoing investment in professional development and chartership support
  • Exposure to a broad range of clients and infrastructure sectors
  • A collaborative environment where your ideas and expertise are valued
  • Clear pathway towards further technical, project management or leadership progression
  • Competitive salary
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