Associate Flood Risk Consultant

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Jersey Marine; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd in Bristol is seeking an Associate Flood Risk Consultant to lead flood risk, hydraulic modelling and hydrology projects within a growing Water Management team. You will mentor junior engineers, manage projects and client relationships while shaping the direction of this technical discipline.

The role combines technical leadership, project delivery and business development across infrastructure, development, energy, transportation and environmental projects, with a salary

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Geography, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Chartered or Fellow status with CIWEM or ICE.
• Significant experience delivering flood risk and hydraulic modelling projects.
• Strong understanding of FEH hydrology and UK flood risk guidance.
• Experience managing projects, budgets and multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication, leadership and client-facing skills.
• Proven ability to mentor and develop technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead flood risk, hydraulic modelling and hydrology projects
• Manage project delivery, programmes, budgets and commercial performance
• Develop scopes of work, fee proposals and tender submissions
• Undertake and review hydraulic modelling using InfoWorks ICM, Flood Modeller, TUFLOW, HEC-RAS
• Deliver flood risk assessments, hydrological studies and technical reports
• Lead and mentor junior engineers and consultants
• Manage stakeholder engagement and client relationships
• Support business development and work-winning activities
• Contribute to the technical development of the wider Flood Risk team

Skills

Project leadership

Team mentoring

Client relationship management

Budget management

Communication skills

Education

Geography degree

Civil Engineering degree

Environmental Science degree

Tools

InfoWorks ICM

Flood Modeller

TUFLOW

HEC-RAS

ESTRY

Job description

Associate Flood Risk Consultant

Location: Bristol

Salary: £60,000 - £75,000

Are you an experienced Flood Risk professional looking to step into a leadership role where you can influence projects, mentor teams and help shape the future direction of a growing technical discipline? This Associate Flood Risk Consultant opportunity in Bristol offers exactly that.

A leading multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking an Associate Flood Risk Consultant to join its established Water Management team. This Associate Flood Risk Consultant role combines technical leadership, project delivery and business development across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure, development, energy, transportation and environmental projects.

The Opportunity

As an Associate Flood Risk Consultant, you will lead projects from inception through to delivery, managing technical teams, client relationships and commercial performance. You will play a key role in developing the Flood Risk team while contributing to major UK projects addressing climate resilience, flood management and sustainable development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead flood risk, hydraulic modelling and hydrology projects
• Manage project delivery, programmes, budgets and commercial performance
• Develop scopes of work, fee proposals and tender submissions
• Undertake and review hydraulic modelling using InfoWorks ICM, Flood Modeller, TUFLOW, ESTRY or HEC-RAS
• Deliver flood risk assessments, hydrological studies and technical reports
• Lead and mentor junior engineers and consultants
• Manage stakeholder engagement and client relationships
• Support business development and work-winning activities
• Contribute to the technical development of the wider Flood Risk team

Candidate Requirements

• Degree qualified in Geography, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• Chartered or Fellow status with CIWEM or ICE
• Significant experience delivering flood risk and hydraulic modelling projects
• Strong understanding of FEH hydrology and UK flood risk guidance
• Experience managing projects, budgets and multidisciplinary teams
• Excellent communication, leadership and client-facing skills
• Proven ability to mentor and develop technical teams

Why Apply?

This Associate Flood Risk Consultant role offers the opportunity to influence major projects while helping to shape and grow a highly respected technical team. The salary for this Associate Flood Risk Consultant position is £60,000 - £75,000 alongside flexible working, comprehensive benefits and excellent long-term career progression.

Company Culture

You'll join a collaborative and supportive environment where technical excellence, innovation and leadership are recognised and rewarded. The business offers the flexibility, project diversity and professional support needed to build a successful long-term career.

Eligibility to Apply

Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.