Associate Flood Risk Consultant

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

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking an Associate Flood Risk Consultant for its Peterborough office. You will lead projects from inception to delivery, manage technical teams, client relationships and project performance, shaping a growing discipline.

The role offers leadership in a multidisciplinary environment across infrastructure, development and environmental projects, with a focus on climate resilience and sustainable flood management.

Qualifications

• Degree in Geography, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Chartered or Fellow with CIWEM or ICE.
• Significant experience delivering flood risk and hydraulic modelling projects.
• Experience managing projects, budgets and multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication, leadership and client-facing skills.

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.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Client engagement

Mentoring

Budget management

Hydraulic modelling

Hydrology

Communication

Education

Degree in Geography / Environmental Science / Civil Engineering

Tools

InfoWorks ICM

Flood Modeller

TUFLOW

ESTRY

HEC-RAS

Job description

Associate Flood Risk Consultant

Location: Peterborough

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 Peterborough 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.