Flood Risk Engineer (Hybrid) ref req21486
| Posting date: | 14 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £45 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 February 2026 |
| Location: | Epping, South East, CM16 4BZ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | MP222082CT1757-21486-14012026 |
Summary
Flood Risk Engineer needed in Essex £40-£45 per hour, Umbrella
Full-Time, Temporary
37 Hours per Week
3 Months Contract
Role Purpose
To be the technical specialist and able to deliver services across flood risk analysis including reviewing flood risk assessments, SuDS designs, responding to planning applications as well as contributing when required to the management of the council’s flood storage assets.
To constructively challenge consultants and developers to design effective drainage systems that comply with local and national planning policy and legislation.
To be a knowledgeable expert in SuDS systems and able to monitor and assess new and existing drainage systems across a range of developments including new large residential sites.
Ensure the Client meets its statutory obligations and that the highest standards of probity and good conduct are maintained at all times.
Take collective responsibility for ensuring excellent services are provided to our residents.
Ideal Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Relevant professional degree/qualification or demonstrable equivalent work experience in flood risk engineering, drainage or environmental protection.
Demonstrate a good understanding of safeguarding issues commensurate with the role.
Previous experience in an organisation of comparable scale and complexity.
A demonstrable track record of providing an efficient, effective, confidential and professional flood risk assessment service
Proven IT skills, using MS Office, GIS mapping systems.
Knowledge of MicroDrainage / InfoDrainage would be an advantage
Extremely high attention to detail and diligent record keeping.
If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to beth@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number
Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.
You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website www.essentialemploy.co.uk.