Consultant - Flood Risk & Drainage in London)

Penguin Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental consultancy in London is seeking a Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant to support projects across property, renewable energy, and aviation. The role involves preparing flood risk assessments and drainage strategies while contributing to sustainable design. Competitive salary with benefits and hybrid working are offered.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Private healthcare

Enhanced annual leave

CPD support

Wellbeing initiatives

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Two years' experience in flood risk or drainage work.
• Skilled user of InfoDrainage or comparable software.
• Understanding of SuDS, NPPF guidance, and drainage design standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of Flood Risk Assessments and drainage strategies.
• Develop SuDS concepts and model drainage networks using InfoDrainage.
• Contribute to feasibility studies, outline design and planning.

Skills

Flood risk assessment

Drainage strategies

SuDS concepts

Report writing

Communication skills

AutoCAD

GIS

Tools

InfoDrainage

Comparable drainage software

Job description

Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant

Location: London

Salary: Competitive plus benefits

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant to join a growing environmental consultancy in London. You will support projects in property, renewable energy and aviation, preparing flood risk assessments, drainage strategies and SuDS led solutions at feasibility, planning and outline design stages.

As a Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant, you will help shape early strategy work, support design integration within site masterplans and contribute to planning submissions across a variety of consenting routes. You will work alongside experienced specialists across water, environmental assessment and planning, building your technical and project delivery skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of Flood Risk Assessments and drainage strategies.
• Develop SuDS concepts and model drainage networks using InfoDrainage or similar tools.
• Contribute to feasibility studies, outline design and planning documentation.
• Liaise with clients, regulators and internal teams.
• Support the delivery of multiple live projects simultaneously.
• Produce clear, accurate and concise technical reports.

About You

• Two years' experience in flood risk or drainage work.
• Skilled user of InfoDrainage or comparable software.
• Understanding of SuDS, NPPF guidance and drainage design standards.
• Capable in AutoCAD and GIS.
• Strong report writing and communication abilities.
• Proactive, organised and committed to sustainable design.

Why Apply?

You will benefit from hybrid working, strong progression, private healthcare, enhanced annual leave, CPD support, wellbeing initiatives and a collaborative culture with a clear commitment to environmental improvement.