Location
London, Bristol, Manchester (Hybrid)

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Join Egis UK as a Principal Flood Risk Consultant/Engineer and play a leading role in delivering flood risk assessment and management solutions, hydraulic modelling, and sustainable drainage projects for major development, regeneration, and infrastructure schemes. Working within a multidisciplinary team of engineers and environmental specialists, you will help clients navigate complex flood risk challenges while delivering sustainable and innovative solutions. You will contribute to the growth of our Flood Risk business by identifying opportunities with existing and new clients, shaping our service offering, and supporting the development of key markets across the UK. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic, agile environment with clear career progression, where your expertise is highly visible and your contribution makes an immediate difference.

Key Responsibilities
- Lead and diversify Egis's flood risk services portfolio including strategic advice, due diligence, flood risk quantification, mitigation, flood defence, and resilience.
- Provide technical leadership on flood risk, drainage, and water environment projects UK-wide.
- Lead and deliver Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs) for infrastructure, residential, and mixed-use developments.
- Embed mitigation and resilience in design through engagement with designers, regulators, and stakeholders, ensuring compliance with planning and regulatory requirements.
- Manage hydraulic and hydrological modelling studies assessing flood risk from rivers, surface water, and drainage systems.
- Lead preparation of Drainage Strategies and Sustainable Drainage System (SuDS) designs in line with national and local standards.
- Liaise with clients, Local Planning Authorities, Lead Local Flood Authorities, Environment Agency, and other stakeholders.
- Manage project delivery, budgets, programmes, and quality assurance.
- Mentor and develop junior team members and provide technical review.
- Support business development through market analysis, client engagement, tender submissions, and proposals.
- Collaborate with Egis teams across the UK and internationally to deliver integrated, innovative solutions.

Additional Information
Be part of a fast-growing UK business with accelerated career progression and a highly competitive reward package. Enjoy hybrid and flexible working, 26+ days annual leave plus bank holidays, professional development, chartership support, and global mobility. Join a supportive, inclusive culture driven by sustainability and long-term community impact. Egis is a global leader in green infrastructure, committed to addressing the climate crisis and fostering a sustainable future through innovation and responsible practices.

Experience
- Typically 7+ years in flood risk, drainage, or water consultancy.
- Proven experience producing and managing Flood Risk Assessments for planning and development.
- Experience with hydraulic and hydrological modelling using software such as Flood Modeller, TUFLOW, Infoworks ICM, Microdrainage, and Infodrainage.
- Experience developing and supervising surface water drainage strategies and SuDS design.
- Engagement with regulatory bodies including Environment Agency, Lead Local Flood Authorities, and water companies.
- Previous business development and client relationship management experience.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outputs.

About You
- Client-focused with a proactive, solution-oriented approach.
- Passionate about innovation, sustainability, and climate resilience.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and support junior colleagues.
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary and international teams.

Qualifications
- BSc/BEng or MSc/MEng in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Water Management, Geography, or related discipline.
- Chartered or nearing Chartered status with CIWEM, ICE, or similar professional institution.
- Strong understanding of UK flood risk policy, National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), SuDS guidance, and relevant industry standards.
- Understanding of catchment-based approaches and nature-based solutions to flood risk management is advantageous.
- Right to work in the UK is required.