Permanent
Senior Drainage Engineer
Penguin Recruitment
City of London
Posted: 06 October 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 05 November 2026
Ref: 225691733
Senior Drainage Engineer - London
-40,000 - -50,000
Are you an experienced Flood Risk and Drainage Engineer looking for a new opportunity in London?
We are working with a well-established and growing consultancy that is looking to strengthen its flood risk and drainage team with the appointment of a Senior Engineer.
This is a varied role where you will work across a range of development and infrastructure projects, providing flood risk and drainage advice from early feasibility through to detailed design.
The role will involve:
- Preparing Flood Risk Assessments and drainage strategies
- Surface water and flood risk modelling
- Hydraulic modelling using software such as MicroDrainage, Flood Modeller or TUFLOW
- Designing surface water drainage and SuDS schemes
- Supporting planning applications and liaising with Lead Local Flood Authorities, Environment Agency and other stakeholders
- Producing technical reports and drawings
- Working closely with engineers and other disciplines across the wider business
- Supporting junior members of the team and helping to develop their technical skills
About you:
- Degree qualified in Civil Engineering, Water Engineering, Environmental Engineering or a related subject
- Strong experience within flood risk and drainage consultancy
- Experience delivering Flood Risk Assessments and drainage strategies
- Good understanding of UK flood risk, drainage and SuDS requirements
- Experience with relevant hydraulic modelling and drainage design software
- Confident communicating with clients, stakeholders and colleagues
- Ideally Chartered or working towards Chartership
This is a great opportunity for a Senior Engineer who wants to work on a varied project portfolio, take on more responsibility and continue developing their career within a supportive technical team.
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