Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant in Manchester)

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

Job summary

A consultancy specializing in flood risk is seeking a Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant in Manchester. The role involves conducting assessments, producing strategies, and working with clients on diverse projects. Candidates should have a strong academic background in relevant fields and experience in UK consultancies. This position offers a competitive salary and possibilities for flexible working.

Benefits

Highly-competitive salary

Generous annual leave

Possibility of hybrid working

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a flood risk and drainage role within a UK consultancy setting.
• Demonstrable experience in authoring Flood Risk Assessments.
• Hold a full, valid UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Flood Risk Assessments and design Drainage Strategies.
• Complete Environmental impact assessments.
• Utilise software for designs and calculations.
• Develop conceptual drainage systems with AutoCAD.
• Produce flood risk maps.

Skills

Flood Risk Assessments

Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)

Hydrological analysis

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office Suite

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Hydrology, Civil Engineering, Geography, or similar

Tools

MicroDrainage

InfoDrainage

GIS software

Causeway Flow

TUFLOW

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant

Ref. No.: CJD241025E

Location: Manchester

Salary: £32,000 - £35,000

This is the ideal opportunity to join my client, an innovative, highly-regarded Multidisciplinary Consultancy known for lending their expertise to a diverse range of projects across the planning, environmental, and engineering fields. They are seeking an experienced, driven Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant who is willing to take on a challenging array of projects within the flood risk and drainage sector, based in the lively, diverse city of Manchester.

Benefits

• Highly-competitive salary
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Possibility of hybrid/flexible working
• 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 direction and development of the company

Responsibilities

• Conducting Flood Risk Assessments (FRA) and designing Drainage Strategies, including Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS), in support of planning applications
• Completing Hydrological and Flood Risk Chapters of Environmental Impact Assessments, Nutrient Neutrality, and ESG factors
• Undertaking 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

Requirements

• Strong academic background in Hydrology, Civil Engineering, Geography, or similar field
• Experience of working in a flood risk and drainage role, within a UK consultancy setting
• 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

• Good understanding 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.