Flood Risk Engineer

6 months contract with a local authority Umbrella Pay Rate: £51 per hour umbrella Summary This role is a 6-month contract with a local authority, offering an umbrella pay rate of £51 per hour. The position involves supporting the Council in its duties as the Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA) and Highways Authority. The successful candidate will manage flood risk, drainage infrastructure, and associated assets, providing technical expertise on planning applications, drainage design approvals, flood investigations, asset management, and drainage improvement schemes.

The role is crucial in ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, national standards, and council policies.

Responsibilities

Assess planning applications, flood risk assessments, drainage strategies, and ordinary watercourse consent applications. Provide technical advice on drainage matters related to planning and highway development proposals. Conduct technical approvals of drainage designs and drainage modeling submissions. Review drainage submissions associated with Section 38, Section 278, and Section 106 agreements.

Ensure drainage proposals comply with national legislation, local standards, and Council policies. Support the development and implementation of flood risk management processes and procedures. Investigate flooding and drainage issues, preparing technical reports and recommendations. Respond to enquiries from the public, elected members, and stakeholders regarding flood risk and drainage matters.

Identify riparian owners and provide guidance on their responsibilities, undertaking enforcement action when necessary. Support compliance with the Flood and Water Management Act and other relevant legislation. Assess and record flood risk areas, contributing to the preparation of flood risk strategies, policies, and action plans.

Requirements

Significant experience in flood risk management, drainage engineering, highway drainage, or a related discipline. Experience assessing drainage strategies, flood risk assessments, and planning applications. Experience investigating flooding incidents and drainage problems. Experience managing infrastructure assets and implementing maintenance programs.

Degree Level (Level 6) qualification or above in Civil Engineering, Flood and Coastal Engineering, Drainage Engineering, or a closely related discipline. Commitment to ongoing professional development and maintaining technical competence. Ability to undertake site visits and attend meetings across the borough. Full UK Driving Licence.

Additional Information Working hours: To be confirmed. Bi-weekly payment schedule. The role closes on 16th October 2026; apply as soon as possible.