Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruiting agency is seeking a Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant in Liverpool. The ideal candidate will produce Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategies and work with various software. A strong background in Hydrology or Civil Engineering is essential. This permanent role offers a competitive salary, generous leave, and hybrid working opportunities.

Benefits

Highly-competitive salary

Generous annual leave allowance

Hybrid/flexible working opportunities

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a flood risk and drainage role, within a UK-based consultancy or Local Authority.
• Demonstrable experience of authoring Flood Risk Assessments and producing Drainage Strategies.
• Good working knowledge of AutoCAD and GIS software.

Responsibilities

• Produce Flood Risk Assessments and design Drainage Strategies.
• Prepare Hydrological and Flood Risk Chapters for Environmental Impact Assessments.
• Attend site visits and write comprehensive reports.

Skills

Hydrology

Civil Engineering

Geography

Flood Risk Assessments

Drainage Strategies

Microsoft Office Suite

Communication Skills

Education

Strong academic background in Hydrology, Civil Engineering, or Geography

Tools

MicroDrainage

AutoCAD

QGIS

Job description

Job Title: Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant

Ref. No.: CJD241025F

Location: Liverpool

Salary: £32,000 – £35,000

Benefits for the role of Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant include (but are not limited to):

• Highly-competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Hybrid/flexible working opportunities
• A focus on inclusive, collaborative working environments
• Access to a range of interesting projects across the region
• Extensive training and career progression opportunities
• Opportunities to shape the developmental direction of the company

Responsibilities for the role of Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant include:

• Producing Flood Risk Assessments (FRA) and designing Drainage Strategies, including Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS), in support of planning applications
• Preparing Hydrological and Flood Risk Chapters of Environmental Impact Assessments, Nutrient Neutrality, and ESG factors
• Attending site visits, writing comprehensive reports, and analysing data
• Utilising the appropriate software packages (including MicroDrainage, Causeway Flow, etc.) to produce designs and calculations
• Working with AutoCAD to develop conceptual drainage systems
• Producing flood risk maps within QGIS (or similar)
• Liaising with clients and other stakeholders, establishing and maintaining excellent working relationships with them

Required skills and experience for the role of Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant include:

• Strong academic background in Hydrology, Civil Engineering, or Geography (or similar, relevant discipline)
• Experience of working in a flood risk and drainage role, within a UK-based consultancy or Local Authority
• Demonstrable experience of authoring Flood Risk Assessments and producing Drainage Strategies
• Proficient in the use of MicroDrainage, InfoDrainage, Causeway Flow, TUFLOW, and other, similar software systems
• Good working knowledge of AutoCAD and GIS software systems
• Excellent understanding of the Microsoft Office Suite
• Outstanding communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Experience of working closely with clients and other stakeholders
• Keen to take a proactive approach to improving skills and your Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Hold a full, valid UK Driving Licence

Desirable skills and experience for the role of Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant include:

• Good comprehension of relevant planning policy, procedures, and regulatory processes within the industry
• Prior experience of producing technical reports for flood modelling studies
• Undertaking hydrological analysis with reference to the Flood Estimation Handbook, WINFAP, ReFH2, and other industry guidance
• Good knowledge of hydraulic modelling for rivers, surface water, and/or sewer drainage
• Experience in the use of AutoCAD and GIS software
• Actively working to attain Chartered Status

If you are interested in the role of Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant, please do not hesitate to contact Caroline Davis at Penguin Recruitment. Please also see our website for a range of other roles currently available. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a recruitment agency in respect to this vacancy.