Associate Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in Manchester is seeking an Associate Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant. The role involves managing projects, preparing technical reports, and liaising with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have relevant degrees and experience in flood risk and drainage management, along with strong communication skills. The position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

Generous Annual Leave

Flexible Working Opportunities

Support for Chartership Applications

Qualifications

• Experience within flood risk and drainage design guidance.
• Experience managing projects and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Managing projects from inception to completion.
• Producing Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategies.
• Leading the team in conceptual drainage design.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Geography

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Environmental Sciences

Tools

MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage

AutoCAD

QGIS

Job description

Job Description

My client, a major, highly-experienced Multidisciplinary Consultancy, is currently searching for an Associate Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant to join their accomplished team of engineers, based in the bustling, diverse city of Manchester.

Essential Criteria:

1. A Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Geography, Environmental Sciences, or similar disciplines (or extensive equivalent commercial experience)
2. Demonstrable experience within flood risk and drainage, including with design guidance in alignment with relevant laws and procedures
3. Demonstrable experience of project management within the industry
4. Experience of stakeholder management across the public and private sectors, with commercial knowledge and awareness
5. Good working knowledge of software packages, including MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage, AutoCAD, QGIS (and other GIS software)

Beneficial Skills and Experience:

• Chartered Membership of a Professional Body (or proactively working towards Chartered Status)
• Excellent communication skills for liaising with internal and external stakeholders
• Flexible and adaptable, with excellent time management skills

Role Responsibilities:

• Managing a range of projects from inception through to completion
• Preparing proposals and tenders, drawing upon technical and commercial experience
• Producing Flood Risk Assessments, Flood Scoping Reports, and Drainage Strategies; overseeing their completion by colleagues
• Leading the team in conceptual drainage design (including SuDS techniques) and creating relevant drainage plans
• Reviewing reports, drawings, and calculations
• Presenting Flood Risk Appraisals to clients, providing practical risk mitigation, recommendations, and commercial advice
• Line managing colleagues and supporting their professional development

Company Benefits:

• A competitive basic salary
• Company Pension Scheme
• Generous Annual Leave and flexible working opportunities
• Extensive career progression and support for Chartership applications
• Involvement in high-end, large-scale projects across hydrology and energy sectors

If interested, please contact me directly by calling (phone number removed) or emailing (url removed). Visit our website, (url removed), to view other vacancies. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment operates as a Recruitment Agency for this position.