Planning, Design and Flood Risk Management for Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) Training Course

As urban development continues to increase impermeable surfaces and pressure on drainage networks, well-planned Sustainable Drainage Systems have become essential to managing water responsibly and reducing flood risk. This training course gives participants a complete, practical grounding in planning, designing, and managing SuDS, connecting drainage design decisions directly to real flood risk and water management outcomes.

Participants will strengthen their understanding of stormwater behavior and how it shapes drainage system requirements, and will build practical competency in applying flood mitigation measures within sustainable drainage design. The course places strong emphasis on integrating SuDS principles into urban drainage networks, and develops sound skills in broader water management practices that support resilient, sustainable urban development.

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

• Apply core principles of Sustainable Drainage Systems to urban development projects
• Understand stormwater behavior and its impact on drainage design
• Apply flood mitigation measures within sustainable drainage solutions
• Design and integrate SuDS components into urban drainage networks
• Apply sound water management principles across drainage system planning
• Evaluate flood risk and design systems to manage it effectively
• Apply relevant codes and standards to SuDS planning, design, and management

Target Group

• Civil and environmental engineers involved in drainage and flood risk projects
• Urban planners coordinating drainage requirements with development plans
• Water resources engineers working on stormwater and drainage systems
• Local authority and infrastructure engineers responsible for urban drainage
• Engineers and professionals advancing their expertise in Sustainable Drainage Systems