Flood Risk and Drainage Engineer

Employer: Arun District Council
Salary: £28,163 - £37,938 per annum
Location: Arun Civic Centre, Littlehampton, West Sussex
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time
Hours: 37 hours per week. Post may require out of hours work on an ad-hoc basis.
DBS Check: No
Closing Date: 15/08/2025 at 23:59
Reference: E & C/25/318793

Kickstart Your Career as a Flood Risk and Drainage Engineer! 

Location: Arun Civic Centre, Littlehampton
Grade: Career Graded 5 – 8 (£28,163 – £37,938) | Flexible Working Available

Are you looking to take your first steps into a professional, meaningful and rewarding career? Join our friendly and supportive team at Arun District Council, where you’ll help shape the future of sustainable drainage and flood prevention.

This is a fantastic opportunity for recent graduates or early-career professionals who are passionate about sustainable development and want to make a real difference in local communities.

In this role, you’ll gain experience in:

• Reviewing surface water drainage designs and supporting the planning process
• Working with government agencies, water companies, and internal teams
• Carrying out site inspections, surveys, and feasibility studies
• Contributing to the delivery of infrastructure projects

What we’re looking for:

• A civil or environmental engineering qualification.  Or relevant A-Levels such as Mathematics, Physics and Geography.
• A positive, inquisitive attitude showing an enthusiasm for sustainable infrastructure and learning on the job.
• Good communication and IT skills

A full driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.

We’ll support your development with mentoring, training opportunities, and a collaborative team environment where your ideas and growth matter.

We love to invest in our people, providing the opportunity for professional development and fulfilment. Work life balance is encouraged, and we enjoy a variety of flexible working arrangements. Please see Why work for Arun for more information on what Arun offers their employees.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity status or disability.

For support with your application and CV writing, please visit Applying for a job with us. If you need further support with the application process, please contact Askhr, regarding alternative ways to apply.

Start your journey with us and help build a safer, more resilient future.

Apply now – we’d love to hear from you!

Closing Date: 15 August 2025 23:59pm

Interview Date: TBC