Flood Risk & Civil Engineering

Expert Flood Risk & Civil Engineering Consultancy

We deliver technically rigorous flood risk, drainage, and environmental advice with a 30+ specialist team. From single plots to major infrastructure, homeowner extensions to housing developments, our clients rely on us for 5-10 day turnarounds and a 98% recommendation rate.

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UK-wide delivery

Multi-disciplinary by design

We combine water, civils, and environment specialists under one roof so you move from concept to approval without delays.

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Services

Three divisions. One accountable team.

We cover every stage of planning, design, and delivery with in-house specialists who coordinate fast.

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Water

We deliver flood risk assessments, hydraulic modelling, and mitigation strategies that satisfy planners and regulators.

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Civils

We design SuDS, highway access, and drainage solutions that align with DMRB and Manual for Streets standards.

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Environment

We solve nutrient neutrality constraints with clear budgets, mitigation options, and defensible evidence.

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Service Comparison

Side-by-side clarity for every discipline.

Compare the outcomes, tools, and deliverables across our three divisions and focus the view that matters most.

Water

Evidence-led flood risk assessments and hydraulic modelling for fast approvals.

  • FRA + drainage strategy packages
  • TUFLOW, HEC-RAS, Flood Modeller Pro
  • Mitigation options and planning support

Civils

SuDS, highways, and access design that aligns with local authority standards.

  • SuDS layouts and adoption strategy
  • Highways access and Section 38 support
  • Cost-viable infrastructure phasing

Environment

Nutrient neutrality advice with defensible evidence and mitigation delivery.

  • Nutrient budgets and evidence packs
  • Mitigation options and offset delivery
  • Regulator-ready reporting
Case Studies

Featured outcomes across the UK.

Three recent examples of how our teams unlock planning approvals and keep delivery on track.

Capital Gate development in Ilford Residential

Capital Gate, Ilford

Navigated complex surface water risks and sequential test changes to secure planning approval.

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Dew Drop Inn redevelopment project Mixed Use

Dew Drop Inn

Managed complex surface water flood risk for a challenging redevelopment site.

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Helios renewable energy project Infrastructure

Helios Renewable Energy

DCO flood modelling for major solar development with comprehensive hydraulic analysis.

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Clients

Trusted by developers, planners, and infrastructure teams.

Why Aegaea

We bring speed, depth, and accountability to every project.

Faster approvals

We deliver reports in 5-10 working days, so you keep planning timetables on track.

Technical credibility

We build models with TUFLOW, Flood Modeller Pro, HEC-RAS, and Infoworks to challenge flood maps and prove mitigation.

Full-stack delivery

We integrate water, civils, and environment expertise to solve constraints early and reduce redesign cycles.

Trusted partners

Planning consultants and developers use us as their go-to technical partner across the UK.

Technical Credentials

Industry-recognized expertise.

Modelling Software

TUFLOW, Flood Modeller Pro, HEC-RAS, Infoworks ICM

Professional Bodies

CIWEM, CIHT, ICE chartered members

Regulatory Experience

EA, SEPA, NRW, LLFAs across UK

International Projects

World Bank, EIB, development agencies

Team

Meet the specialists behind the outcomes.

Our directors and principals bring decades of experience across flood risk, drainage, and highways design.

James Mahoney

James Mahoney

Director · Civil Engineer, 27+ years highways

Daniel Cook

Daniel Cook

Director · Chartered Water & Environment Manager

Nora Balboni

Nora Balboni

Principal · Team Lead FRA & SuDS

Testimonials

Clients stay with us because we deliver.

“The team at Aegaea are our go-to contact for flood risk or drainage matters.”

Atlas Planning

“Thorough and considered approach which continuously leads to successful solutions.”

Wilbury Planning
★★★★★
4.9/5
from 118+ reviews on Reviews.co.uk
Start a project

Speak to a specialist today.

We scope projects quickly, provide fixed-fee proposals, and deliver the technical evidence you need to secure planning approval.