Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in Bristol is seeking a Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant to join their team. The role involves preparing flood risk assessments, managing projects, and collaborating with stakeholders on diverse projects. Candidates should have extensive experience in flood risk and drainage strategies, along with excellent communication skills and project management experience. This permanent position offers competitive salary, training opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Enhanced pension scheme

Extensive training schemes

Generous Life Assurance Policy

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Career progression opportunities

Excellent work-life balance

Qualifications

• Extensive experience of producing Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategies.
• Good knowledge of industry standards and planning systems.
• Outstanding communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategies.
• Oversee projects from strategy development to implementation.
• Work with external stakeholders to design SuDS schemes.

Skills

Flood Risk Assessments

Drainage Strategies

Project Management

Communication

Tools

InfoDrainage

AutoCAD

GIS

Job description

My client, a large, highly-respected Multidisciplinary Consultancy is searching for a Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant to join their growing team of engineering and design experts, in the lively city of Bristol.

Essential Criteria:

• Extensive experience of producing Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategies
• Excellent working knowledge of relevant software packages, including InfoDrainage, AutoCAD, GIS, and others
• Good knowledge of various industry standards and planning system, including flood-related policy, the NPPF, and the SuDS Manual
• Recognition of flood- and drainage-related constraints and opportunities, with a view to applying these at a range of development sites
• Experience of project management, and confidence in employing clear and concise reporting skills
• Outstanding communication skills

It would also be beneficial for applicants for the role of Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant to have the following:

• Some experience of stakeholder management and engagement
• A demonstrable commitment to improving your knowledge and skills in the field
• Good time management skills, and able to remain flexible and adaptable

As a Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant, you will be joining a growing team of dedicated engineering and design specialists, working on a number of varied, high-profile projects across the country and overseas. As you progress through your career, you will take on a range of different responsibilities, including the following:

• Assist with the preparation of Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategies
• Contribute to projects across the property, renewable energy, and aviation sectors
• Oversee projects from early strategy development, throughout all other aspects of the process, through to successful implementation
• Work with a variety of consenting regimes, including Town and Country Planning, Development Consent Orders, etc.
• Work with the wider team, and external stakeholders, to design SuDS schemes, integrating strategies in the broader masterplan, and prepare planning reports

In your role of Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant, you will have access to a number of benefits, including:

• Competitive base salary and enhanced pension scheme
• Extensive training schemes
• Access to a generous Life Assurance Policy
• A Cycle-to-Work Scheme
• Career progression opportunities
• Excellent work-life balance, with a fantastic social culture amongst the team

If you are interested in the role of Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant, please contact me directly by calling 01792 957388, or by emailing [e-mail]. 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.