Associate Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant in Bristol)

Penguin Recruitment; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in Bristol seeks an Associate Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant to join their expert team. The role involves project management, producing flood risk assessments, and leading a team. The company offers career development, a competitive salary, and various benefits. Ideal candidates will have relevant degrees and experience in flood risk management.

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

Generous Annual Leave

Flexible Working Opportunities

Career Progression Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in flood risk and drainage management.
• Demonstrable project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from inception to completion.
• Produce Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategies.
• Line manage a diverse team and mentor colleagues.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Geography

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Environmental Management

Tools

MicroDrainage

InfoDrainage

AutoCAD

QGIS

Job description

My client, a major, highly-respected Multidisciplinary Consultancy is currently searching for an Associate Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant to join their accomplished team of engineers, based in the diverse city of Bristol.

Essential Criteria:

- A Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Geography, Environmental Management, or other similar discipline

- Demonstrable experience within flood risk and drainage, including with design guidance aligned to the relevant industry standards

- Demonstrable experience of managing projects within the industry

- Experience of stakeholder management across the public and private sectors, with commercial knowledge and awareness

- Good working knowledge of software packages, including MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage, AutoCAD, QGIS (and other GIS software), etc.

It would also be beneficial for applicants for the role of Associate Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant to possess the following skills and experience:

- Professional Body Chartered Membership (or proactively working to attaining Chartered Status)

- Excellent communication skills when liaising with internal and external stakeholders

- Flexible and adaptable, with excellent time management skills

In the diverse role of Associate Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant, you will join a team of experts within the industry. You will be encouraged to develop your career through Continuing Professional Development (CPD). The role will involve several responsibilities, including:

- Undertaking project management across a range of areas, throughout all stages of the process, from inception through to realisation

- Preparation and submission of fee proposals and tenders, drawing upon technical and commercial experience

- Producing Flood Risk Assessments, Flood Scoping Reports, and Drainage Strategies, and overseeing their completion by other colleagues

- Leading your team in the production of conceptual drainage design (incorporating SuDS techniques), and the creation of relevant drainage plans

- Preparing and reviewing reports, drawings, and calculations

- Presenting Flood Risk Appraisals to clients, providing practical risk mitigation, recommendations, and commercial advice

- Line managing a diverse team of colleagues, with a commitment to mentoring and encouraging their professional development

As Associate Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant, you will encounter several company benefits, including the following:

- A competitive basic salary

- Company Pension Scheme

- Generous Annual Leave allowance and opportunities to engage with flexible working

- Extensive career progression opportunities, and support for applications to Chartership status

- Involvement with a number of large-scale, high-end projects across the civil engineering sector

Please also visit our website, www.penguinrecruitment.co.uk, to view a range of other available vacancies.

This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.