Job Description: Principal Engineer (Flood Risk & Drainage)
 
Role Overview
 
My client is seeking an experienced Principal Engineer to join their Water Team, leading the delivery of Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs), Surface Water Drainage Strategies, and related water management studies for a wide range of development and infrastructure projects.
 
This role combines technical leadership, project management, and client engagement, with the opportunity to help shape team capability & mentor junior staff within the Water discipline.
 
Key Responsibilities
 
Technical Delivery
 
·Lead, review, and approve Flood Risk Assessments in accordance with national planning policy, local guidance, and best practice.
·Develop and oversee Surface Water Drainage Strategies (including SuDS).
·Carry out and guide hydrological and hydraulic assessments.
·Provide senior technical oversight on water-related inputs for Environmental Impact As...