Associate Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant in Manchester)

Penguin Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant to join their dynamic team in Manchester. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-end projects while developing your career through Continuing Professional Development. You will manage diverse projects, prepare technical proposals, and lead a team in producing innovative drainage designs. With a commitment to professional growth and involvement in significant hydrology and energy projects, this role is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the field.

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

Generous Annual Leave

Flexible Working Opportunities

Career Progression Support

Qualifications

• Experience in flood risk and drainage design with relevant laws.
• Chartered Membership or working towards it is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from inception to completion.
• Prepare fee proposals and oversee Flood Risk Assessments.

Skills

Flood Risk Management

Drainage Design

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Geography

Master's Degree in Environmental Sciences

Tools

MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage

AutoCAD

QGIS

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:

- A Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Geography, Environmental Sciences, or similar disciplines (or extensive equivalent commercial experience)

- Demonstrable experience within flood risk and drainage, including with design guidance in alignment with the relevant laws and procedures

- Demonstrable experience of project management within the industry

- Experience of stakeholder management across the public and private sectors, with commercial knowledge and awareness

- Good working knowledge of software packages, including MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage, AutoCAD, QGIS (and other GIS software), etc.

It would also be beneficial for applicants for the role of Associate Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant to possess the following skills and experience:

- Chartered Membership of a Professional Body (or proactively working to attaining Chartered Status)

- Excellent communication skills when liaising with internal and external stakeholders

- Flexible and adaptable, with excellent time management skills

In the diverse role of Associate Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant, you will join a team of experts within the industry. You will be encouraged to develop your career through Continuing Professional Development (CPD). The role will involve several responsibilities, including:

- Managing a range of projects, from inception through to completion

- Preparation of fee proposals and tenders, drawing upon technical and commercial experience

- Producing Flood Risk Assessments, Flood Scoping Reports, and Drainage Strategies, and overseeing their completion by other colleagues

- Leading your team in the production of conceptual drainage design (incorporating SuDS techniques), and the creation of relevant drainage plans

- Reviewing reports, drawings, and calculations

- Presenting Flood Risk Appraisals to clients, providing practical risk mitigation, recommendations, and commercial advice

- Line managing an accomplished team of colleagues, with a commitment to overseeing their professional development

As Associate Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant, you will encounter several company benefits, including the following:

- A competitive basic salary

- Company Pension Scheme

- Generous Annual Leave allowance and opportunities to engage with flexible working

- Extensive career progression opportunities, and support for applications to Chartership status

- Involvement with a range of high-end, large-scale projects across the hydrology and energy sectors

Please also visit our website, www.penguinrecruitment.co.uk, to view a range of other available vacancies.

This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.