Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Hybrid working environment

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant to work on practical environmental solutions across flood risk, drainage and SuDS in the London area. You will prepare robust technical assessments and engage directly with clients, supporting new project opportunities and contributing to a diverse project portfolio.

The role offers a hybrid working environment with a competitive salary (£35,000-£45,000 per annum) and generous annual leave, ideal for developing technical and

Qualifications

• A degree in a relevant subject.
• 3–5 years’ directly relevant experience in flood risk or drainage.
• Experience using drainage modelling packages such as Causeway Flow, MicroDrainage or AutoCAD.
• Experience undertaking 1D and 2D hydrological/hydraulic modelling using HECRAS or Flood Modeller.
• Strong technical report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Work on practical environmental solutions across flood risk, drainage and SuDS.
• Prepare robust technical assessments.
• Engage directly with clients and support new project opportunities.

Skills

Report writing

Client communication

Prioritization

Multitasking

Education

Degree in a relevant subject

Tools

Causeway Flow

MicroDrainage

AutoCAD

HECRAS

Flood Modeller

Job description

Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant

Salary: £35,000-£45,000 per annum

Location: London

What if your technical expertise could help shape development while protecting the places and people around it? If you are a Flood Risk & Drainage Consultant, passionate about protecting the environment, and would be excited by the opportunity to join a well-established independent company, offering focused environmental consulting services to the public and private sector, do not miss this opportunity!

As a Flood Risk & Drainage Consultant, you will be working on practical environmental solutions across flood risk, drainage, and SuDS. From preparing robust technical assessments to engaging directly with clients and supporting new project opportunities, this is a role where your expertise can have a visible impact.

Benefits for the successful Flood Risk & Drainage Consultant:

• A competitive salary of: £35,000-£45,000 per annum
• Great opportunities for career progression, offering opportunities for learning and development
• Generous annual leave
• Enjoy a hybrid working environment, offering flexibility and a refreshing working environment
• Develop your technical and client-facing experience across a diverse project portfolio.
• Work alongside a friendly group of experienced environmental professionals

The successful Flood Risk & Drainage Consultant will need:

• A minimum of 3-5 years’ directly relevant experience in flood risk, drainage or a related environmental discipline.
• A degree in a relevant subject.
• Experience using drainage modelling packages such as Causeway Flow, MicroDrainage or AutoCAD
• Experience undertaking 1D and 2D hydrological/hydraulic modelling using software such as HECRAS or Flood Modeller.
• Strong technical report-writing skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and confidence to engage with clients
• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A full UK driving licence.
• The full right to work in the UK
• Live in or near to London

This is a permanent role.