Principal Flood Risk & Drainage Engineer in Plymouth

Principal Flood Risk & Drainage Engineer

South West (Hybrid Working)

Permanent | 💰 Competitive Salary + Bonus

A growing, multi-disciplinary consultancy is looking to appoint an experienced Principal Flood Risk & Drainage Engineer to support an increasing pipeline of development projects across the South West and beyond. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys technical leadership, varied projects and the chance to grow into wider management and leadership responsibilities over time.

The Role

• Lead flood risk and drainage inputs on a wide range of development schemes
• Prepare and oversee Flood Risk Assessments and drainage strategies
• Work closely with civil engineers, planners and technicians as part of an integrated team
• Support projects through the planning process, managing programmes and budgets
• Mentor and support junior team members
• Contribute to the future growth of the flood risk and drainage capability

About You

• Degree-qualified in a relevant discipline
• Several years’ experience in flood risk and drainage within a consultancy environment
• Strong understanding of the Flood Risk Assessment process
• Confident leading technical workstreams and liaising with stakeholders
• Collaborative, proactive and passionate about delivering quality outcomes
• Ambitious and keen to progress into greater leadership responsibility

(Job title flexibility — experience matters more than labels.)

Project Exposure

You’ll work across a diverse mix of developments, including:

• Major mixed-use and urban extension schemes
• City centre regeneration projects
• Employment land and infrastructure delivery
• Residential, retirement living and affordable housing
• Leisure, tourism, renewable energy and battery storage schemes

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary, reflective of experience
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• ICE-accredited training and support toward IEng/CEng
• Profit-related bonus scheme
• Pension contributions and life assurance
• Private health and wellbeing benefits
• Flexible benefits package (cycle scheme, gym membership, health screening, etc.)
• Paid professional subscriptions

🤝 Culture

You’ll be joining a consultancy known for its inclusive culture, strong focus on wellbeing and genuine investment in professional development — a place where people are supported, recognised and encouraged to build long-term careers. For more information please apply via LinkedIn.