Associate Flood Risk Consultant

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking an Associate Flood Risk Consultant in Leeds to lead a varied portfolio of flood risk and drainage projects, support clients through planning, and guide junior colleagues. The role focuses on delivering FRAs, drainage strategies, and modelling work while growing the team and driving business opportunities.

Ideal candidates have senior/associate level flood risk experience, UK policy knowledge, and the ability to mentor others and manage client relationships

Qualifications

• Senior/Associate level flood risk consultancy experience.
• Experience with Flood Risk Assessments and drainage strategies.
• Knowledge of UK flood risk policy and guidance.
• Ability to manage projects and develop client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver Flood Risk Assessments and drainage strategies.
• Oversee surface water and flood risk modelling and drainage design.
• Provide technical advice on flood risk, SuDS and planning requirements.
• Manage budgets, programmes and client relationships.
• Liaise with Environment Agency, local authorities and developers.
• Review reports and guide junior team members.
• Support business development and identify new opportunities.
• Help develop the team and support growth.

Skills

Flood risk consultancy

Project management

Client relationship management

Mentoring juniors

Business development

Education

BSc in Civil/Environmental Engineering

Tools

Hydraulic modelling software

GIS

Job description

Associate Flood Risk Consultant

Leeds

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000

An established environmental consultancy is looking for an Associate Flood Risk Consultant to join its team in Leeds.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced flood risk professional to take on a senior role, lead projects and help develop client relationships, while supporting the growth of the wider team.

The Role

You will work across a varied portfolio of flood risk and drainage projects, supporting clients through planning and development. Responsibilities will include:

• Managing and delivering Flood Risk Assessments and drainage strategies.
• Overseeing surface water modelling, flood risk modelling and drainage design.
• Providing technical advice on flood risk, SuDS and planning requirements.
• Managing project budgets, programmes and client relationships.
• Liaising with the Environment Agency, local authorities, developers and other stakeholders.
• Reviewing technical reports and providing guidance to junior team members.
• Supporting business development, preparing fee proposals and identifying new opportunities.
• Helping develop the team and contributing to its continued growth.

About You

• Strong experience in flood risk consultancy, ideally at Senior or Associate level.
• A solid background in Flood Risk Assessments, drainage strategies and planning.
• Experience with hydraulic modelling software and GIS.
• Good knowledge of UK flood risk policy and relevant guidance.
• Confident managing projects and building client relationships.
• Experience mentoring junior colleagues and supporting business development.

The Opportunity

This role offers the chance to take on greater responsibility, work on a varied range of projects and play an important part in the development of an established consultancy team.