Location
Bristol (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. You will work within a multidisciplinary team of engineers and environmental specialists to help clients navigate complex flood risk challenges while delivering sustainable and innovative solutions. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the growth of Egis’ Flood Risk business by identifying new opportunities, shaping service offerings, and supporting key market development across the UK. You will provide technical leadership, manage project delivery, and mentor junior team members, all within a dynamic, agile environment that values career progression and visible impact.

Key Responsibilities
- Lead growth and diversification of flood risk services including strategic advice, 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
- 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 budgets, programmes, and quality assurance
- Mentor and develop junior team members and review technical outputs
- Support business development through market analysis, client engagement, tender submissions, and proposal preparation
- Collaborate with Egis teams across the UK and internationally to deliver integrated, innovative solutions

About Egis
Egis is a global consulting, engineering, and operations firm delivering intelligent and sustainable infrastructure solutions in over 70 countries. With 23,500 employees worldwide, Egis supports clients in designing projects that respond to the climate emergency, protect the environment, and enhance community resilience. Recognised as a Top Employer 2025, Egis leads in green infrastructure, sustainability, and innovation. The company offers a supportive, inclusive culture focused on long-term community impact and professional development.

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 software such as Flood Modeller, TUFLOW, Infoworks ICM, or similar
- Experience developing and supervising surface water drainage strategies and SuDS design
- Experience engaging with regulatory bodies including Environment Agency, Lead Local Flood Authorities, and water companies
- Previous business development and client relationship management experience preferred

About you
- Client-focused with a proactive, solution-oriented approach
- Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outputs
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
- Passionate about innovation, sustainability, and climate resilience
- Strong leadership skills with ability to mentor and support junior colleagues

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

Please note that candidates must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this position.