Location
Based in London, Manchester, Leeds, Bristol or Newcastle offices with flexible remote working options available.

Hours
Full Time

About the Role
Are you ready to take the next step in your career and work on meaningful projects that improve quality of life? At Tetra Tech, you will join a high-performing flood risk and drainage team delivering major infrastructure projects across the UK for both private and public sectors. Projects range from £10k to £100m and cover sectors including defence, transport, local government, healthcare, education, commercial, industrial, and residential development. You will lead flood risk assessments, drainage strategies, modelling, environmental water assessments, and contribute to Environmental Impact Assessments. This role involves working independently from project inception through to delivery and close out, supporting project managers, managing low risk projects, and mentoring junior staff. Occasional travel and out-of-hours work may be required. Tetra Tech offers internal project management training, structured learning and development, mentoring, coaching, and CPD to support your professional growth.

Experience
- Proven experience delivering flood risk projects and assessments supporting planning applications
- Knowledge of UK flood risk policies such as NPPF, SPP, and TAN15
- Experience consulting and liaising with clients and stakeholders including LLFA, EA, and water companies
- Skilled in report writing and presenting to internal and external partners
- Experience developing drainage strategies, SuDS, and drainage solutions referencing local and national guidance (e.g. SuDS Manual)
- Experience with discharge of conditions for planning applications and Water Framework Directive assessments
- Knowledge of environmental, ecological, and geomorphological considerations in flood risk schemes
- Proficient in Micro Drainage/Info Drainage and IT systems such as ArcGIS, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office
- Experience preparing fee proposals and assisting with large bids

About you
- Enthusiastic professional who enjoys challenges and working in a busy, growing team
- Desire to progress your career and take on client-facing roles
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Commitment to health and safety best practices within the workplace and design
- Team player with enthusiasm, flexibility, and versatility
- Ability to mentor, encourage, and support junior team members
- Willingness to continue professional development and build on existing experience
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Security Clearance to minimum SC level preferable or willingness to apply

Qualifications
- Degree or equivalent in a relevant field
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) MICE or chartered with CIWEM, or working towards chartership with commitment to attain it