Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant- Chippenham

TN United Kingdom; Chippenham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant to join their dynamic team in Chippenham. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on engaging projects related to Flood Risk and Drainage for both residential and commercial developments. The ideal candidate will possess a strong educational background in Civil Engineering or Hydrology and have hands-on experience in writing flood risk assessments. With a focus on career advancement, this position provides comprehensive benefits and the chance to work within a supportive team environment. If you're passionate about engineering and environmental consultancy, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Training and Development

Hybrid Working Arrangements

Engaging Technical Projects

Clear Career Progression Pathways

Qualifications

• Strong background in Civil Engineering or Hydrology.
• Experience in writing flood risk assessments and drainage strategies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Flood Risk Assessments for various flood zones.
• Develop Drainage Strategies for Planning Applications.
• Design detailed drainage solutions for projects.

Skills

Flood Risk Assessment

Drainage Strategy Development

Hydraulic Modelling

Civil Engineering

Environmental Consultancy

Education

BSc in Civil Engineering

MSc in Hydrology

Job description

Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant - Chippenham, Chippenham

Client: Penguin Recruitment

Location: Chippenham

Job Category: Consulting

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 7eac4e87192c

Job Views: 3

Posted: 05.05.2025

Expiry Date: 19.06.2025

Job Description:

My client, a market-leading multidisciplinary Engineering and Environmental Consultancy specializing in Flood Risk, Drainage, Transport, and Infrastructure Engineering, is seeking a Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant to join their design team in Chippenham.

This role provides the opportunity to work within a friendly team of engineers on Flood Risk, Environmental, Hydraulic Modelling, and Drainage projects for Residential and Commercial developments, serving Housing Developers, Local Authorities, and Private Sector clients.

Responsibilities include:

1. Conducting Flood Risk Assessments for flood zones 1, 2, and 3.
2. Developing Drainage Strategies for Planning Applications.
3. Designing detailed drainage solutions for S104 and S106 agreements for residential and commercial projects.

The position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and career advancement opportunities.

Applicants should have a strong BSc and/or MSc in Civil Engineering or Hydrology and experience in writing flood risk assessments or drainage strategies.

Candidates should reside locally or be willing to relocate, as the role requires working from the office two to three days per week.

Benefits include training and development, hybrid working arrangements, engaging technical projects, and clear career progression pathways.