Flood Risk Engineer / Water Engineer / Assistant EngineerManchester, GB-GB, United Kingdom

**2 additional locations

London, GB-GB, United Kingdom Leeds, GB-GB, United Kingdom

Europe Engineering - Civil

Mar 23, 2026 Post Date

Requisition #

Join a team delivering cutting-edge flood risk and water engineering solutions that protect communities and shape sustainable development.

At Tetra Tech, you'll work on high-impact projects across the UK, helping to tackle some of the most complex environmental challenges.

Purpose & Scope of the Role

As a Consultant or Engineer within our flood risk and water engineering team, you will support the delivery of a wide range of infrastructure and development projects across the UK. Working on schemes from £1m to £100m, you will contribute to flood risk solution design, hydraulic modelling, hydrology assessments, and drainage strategies including SuDS and natural flood management. You will be involved throughout the project lifecycle, from early-stage optioneering and client engagement through to design delivery and project close-out, while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and supporting business growth activities.

Your Impact in this position

You will play an important role in delivering effective, sustainable flood risk and drainage solutions that support resilient communities and infrastructure. Your technical input will help clients navigate complex planning and environmental requirements, while your collaboration and mentoring will strengthen team capability and project outcomes.

Core Capabilities

• Technical Expertise - Experience in flood risk assessment, hydraulic modelling, hydrology and drainage design; Understanding of river and surface water flood risk, SuDS and natural flood management approaches
• Modelling & Digital Proficiency - Competence in tools such as ArcGIS, AutoCAD and Microsoft Office, Ability to support hydrological studies using UK methodologies (e.g. FEH)
• Project Delivery & Development - Experience contributing to projects from inception through to delivery; Ability to support project management activities and assist with bids and proposals
• Stakeholder Engagement & Communication - Strong report writing and presentation skills; Ability to engage with clients and multidisciplinary teams effectively
• Collaboration & Professional Growth - Team-oriented with the ability to mentor and support junior colleagues; Committed to continuous development and progression towards chartership

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

Degree in a relevant discipline with experience in flood risk or water engineering. Working towards or holding chartership with ICE or CIWEM is desirable. UK project experience is essential, along with a full UK driving licence. Eligibility for SC clearance is advantageous.

Working Environment

This role can be based in Manchester, Leeds or London, with flexibility for other UK locations. Hybrid working is supported. Projects are UK-wide, so occasional travel and flexibility in working hours may be required.

About Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services working across the full project lifecycle worldwide. We have a wide range of expertise across our teams, providing a global support network with a personalised approach to client relationships to better understand where we can add value. We provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity.

We support public and private sector clients on local, national, and international projects to deliver sustainable and resilient solutions. Our operations in the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands include more than 6,000 employees who are Leading with Science to solve our clients' most complex problems.

In alignment with the Equality Act 2010, we will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees requiring additional arrangements. This could include adaptations to work schedules, training approaches, or the physical workspace. Please inform us if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process or in your day-to-day role

Additional Information

• Organization: 784 TCE