Drainage Engineer / Flood Risk Consultant
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.
- 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.
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