Drainage Engineer

As a UK, privately owned consultancy, we offer autonomy, flexibility and trust. Our people are empowered and supported to challenge the status quo, implement their ideas and make a real impact. We're built on expertise, problem-solving and a commitment to doing things properly - delivering real results, not just ticking boxes.

Brookbanks operates nationwide, providing integrated consultancy services for major infrastructure and development schemes, with a reputation for designing and delivering some of the most complex projects. Our clients include many of the UK's leading blue-chip residential and commercial property developers.

What’s in it for you at Brookbanks?

• Autonomy: you'll have the freedom to work in your own way, create change and shape the company.
• Innovation: free from rigid processes or layers of hierarchy, we encourage fresh thinking and an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Personable environment: as a UK, privately owned consultancy, you'll be more than just a number.
• Roadmap for progression: we're expanding into new sectors and regions, creating opportunities for career development and progression from within.
• Personal development: we provide opportunities to develop cross-disciplinary expertise, alongside funded chartership and professional development.
• Hybrid and flexible working: we trust you to decide how you work best and endeavour to accommodate your personal circumstances.
• Scale and scope: you'll be part of some of the UK's most prestigious residential, mixed-use and commercial development projects.

As a Drainage Engineer / Flood Risk Consultant…

You will contribute to the assessment, design and delivery of drainage and flood risk solutions across major residential, mixed-use and commercial developments. Working alongside colleagues and clients, you'll help overcome site constraints, support planning and development proposals, and deliver practical, sustainable solutions throughout the development lifecycle.

Depending on your experience and specialism, your responsibilities may include:

• Preparing drainage strategies and designing surface water and foul drainage systems for residential and commercial developments.
• Undertaking Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs) and assessing flood risk from sources including rivers, surface water, groundwater and tidal flooding.
• Developing sustainable drainage solutions (SuDS), including attenuation, flow control and other appropriate drainage features.
• Undertaking hydrological assessments and hydraulic modelling to support flood risk assessments, development planning and mitigation proposals, where relevant to your experience.
• Preparing technical reports, calculations, drawings and supporting documentation for planning applications and technical approvals.
• Identifying site constraints and developing practical solutions to drainage and flood risk challenges.
• Liaising with clients, local authorities, Lead Local Flood Authorities (LLFAs), the Environment Agency and water companies.
• Coordinating with colleagues across Civil Engineering, Land, Development & Communities and other disciplines to deliver integrated solutions.
• Supporting projects from early-stage site appraisal and planning through to detailed design and technical approvals.
• Using relevant software such as AutoCAD, MicroDrainage, InfoDrainage, Causeway Flow, TUFLOW or HEC-RAS, depending on your area of specialism.

What do we look for?

• A relevant qualification in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Hydrology, Geography or a related discipline.
• Experience in drainage engineering, flood risk, hydrology or a related technical field.
• Exposure to residential, commercial, mixed-use or wider development infrastructure projects.
• Experience in one or more relevant areas, such as drainage design, drainage strategies, Flood Risk Assessments, SuDS or hydraulic modelling.
• A genuine interest in drainage, flood risk and sustainable development, with a desire to develop your technical expertise.
• Excellent communication, collaboration and organisational skills, with the ability to work effectively across disciplines and with clients.
• A desire to achieve Chartered status, where relevant to your professional pathway.

Want to find out more? To learn more over a confidential chat, simply apply or contact Tom Szrejder, Principal Recruitment Consultant. We are also hiring across our Bristol, Warrington, Cambridge, Ringwood, Cardiff, Essex and Cambridge offices, so please apply if any of those locations are more suited.