Drainage Engineer

Drainage Engineer Wanted

6 Months + Rolling Contract

Start ASAP

Hybrid Work

Weekly Pay

Inside IR35 - Via Umbrella

To lead and deliver drainage engineering, surface water management and SuDS advisory work, acting as a technical specialist for flood risk, highway drainage, and development control. The postholder will design and review sustainable drainage solutions, manage flood risk assets, ensure statutory compliance as the Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA), and support resilient, climate‑adaptive infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Support the flood incident response plan; investigate flood incidents under Section 19 and produce reports with remedial actions.
• Develop and deliver maintenance regimes for critical drainage assets and hotspots; prioritise interventions based on risk.
• Coordinate with residents, local businesses, and Members on drainage concerns and mitigation options.