Associate - Flood Risk & Drainage

Lucion Services; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A consultancy firm in Manchester is seeking an Associate Consultant to join the Flood Risk & Drainage Team. The role involves managing projects from inception to delivery, conducting Flood Risk Assessments, and supporting staff with drainage design. The ideal candidate will have over 9 years of relevant experience and a strong technical background. The company offers competitive salary, hybrid working, and support for professional development. This is a full-time, permanent position with opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company matched pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Hybrid working opportunities

Career progression support

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• 9+ years experience in flood risk and drainage consultancy.
• Comprehensive understanding of design guidance and planning policy.
• Significant experience managing projects and liaising with clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from inception to completion.
• Complete Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategies.
• Support staff in conceptual drainage design.

Skills

Project management

Flood risk assessment

Drainage design

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's/Master's degree in Geography or equivalent

Tools

MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage

AutoCAD

QGIS or equivalent GIS software

Job description

We currently have a brilliant opportunity for an Associate to come and join us here at Lucion as part of our friendly and supportive Flood Risk & Drainage Team. We are looking for someone who has a strong technical background, is passionate about managing flood risk, driven to help develop your colleagues and grow business.

You will be working on a diverse range of planning application and transactional due diligence projects for a wide range of public and private sector clients. This is a full-time, permanent role where we can offer a competitive salary depending on skills and experience, and are ideally looking for someone to join us in our London office

The Role

Working as a Associate Consultant within Water Services, you would see projects through from inception to delivery. Typical tasks will include:

• Management of projects from inception to completion, including preparation of fee proposals and tenders, demonstrating a wide range of technical, project management and commercial skills;
• Management and completion of Flood Risk Assessments, Drainage Strategies and Flood Scoping Reports to support planning applications for our clients;
• Supporting staff in their undertaking of conceptual drainage design (incorporating SuDS techniques) and production of drainage plans;
• Undertaking technical review of reports, drawings and calculations;
• Management and completion of Flood Risk Appraisals for our investor and pension fund clients assessing the risk for all sources of flooding and providing practical mitigation measures, recommendations and commercial advice;
• Provide bespoke advice to help identify and resolve flood risk & drainage issues experienced by clients;
• Involvement in product development and completion of other flood risk and drainage projects for existing and new and emerging markets such as nutrient neutrality and ESG;
• Building relationships with clients and across other technical disciplines within the Lucion Group; and
• Mentoring and line management of staff within the team to support their professional development.

What we need from you

• Having a growth mindset, with a proactive and resourceful approach;
• Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines;
• Ability to learn new skills quickly and be self-motivated;
• A keenness to develop services and drive innovation;
• A positive attitude to work winning and client development;
• Commitment and desire to develop personal CPD; and
• Sound communication and personal effectiveness skills to liaise with colleagues and clients.

What we would like from you

• Bachelor s / Master s degree in relevant subject such as Geography, or demonstration of equivalent qualification or experience;
• 9+ years experience in flood risk and drainage consultancy, with a comprehensive understanding of design guidance, relevant regulatory processes and planning policy;
• Extensive experience of managing projects and liaising with both clients and statutory consultees;
• Significant commercial awareness;
• Experience of using MicroDrainage / InfoDrainage or equivalent software (preferable);
• Experience of using AutoCAD (preferable);
• Experience using QGIS or other GIS software; and
• Desirable to be a Chartered Member of professional body, or actively working towards Chartered status.

Benefits of Working with Lucion

• Competitive basic salary depending on skills and experience.
• Company matched pension scheme.
• 25 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, with option to purchase additional leave.
• Hybrid and flexible working opportunities.
• Career progression opportunities as part of a growing water team, supported by mentor schemes.
• Support in application for chartership.
• Participation in a friendly, supportive and experienced team.
• Involvement in exceptional and innovative projects, with recent involvement including the UK s largest solar farm, and logistics park.
• Supported opportunities for volunteering and community action.
• Employee Assistance Programme, which includes counselling services and legal assistance.
• Cashback and discounts on purchases and events, from a range of brands and services including gym membership and restaurant deals.