Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant in Manchester

Energy Jobline ZR; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking a Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant to work on a range of projects in London. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in civil engineering with experience in flood risk assessments and drainage strategies. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career progression, alongside a supportive work environment focused on innovation and inclusivity.

Benefits

Highly-competitive salary

Generous annual leave

Hybrid/flexible working opportunities

Training and career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong academic background in a relevant field.
• Experience of working in a flood risk and drainage role.
• Proficient in relevant software applications.

Responsibilities

• Produce Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategies.
• Attend site visits and write comprehensive reports.
• Work with AutoCAD to develop conceptual drainage systems.

Skills

Civil Engineering knowledge

Flood Risk Assessments

MicroDrainage expertise

AutoCAD proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering, Hydrology, Geography

Tools

MicroDrainage

AutoCAD

QGIS

Job description

Job Title

Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant

Location

London

Salary

£32,000 - £37,000

Overview

This is an outstanding opportunity to join my client, a highly-regarded, eco-conscious Multidisciplinary Consultancy renowned for lending their expertise to a diverse range of projects across the planning, environmental, and engineering fields. They are seeking an enthusiastic, capable 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 culturally-rich, exciting Capital City of London.

Benefits

• Highly-competitive salary (commensurate with skills and experience)
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Possibility of hybrid/flexible working opportunities
• A focus on inclusive working environments and team innovation
• Access to a range of interesting projects across the region
• Extensive training and career progression opportunities
• Opportunities to shape the company's development prospects

Responsibilities

• Producing Flood Risk Assessments (FRA) and 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
• 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 using similar software)
• Liaising with clients and other stakeholders, establishing and maintaining excellent working relationships with them

Required Skills and Experience

• Strong academic background in Civil Engineering, Hydrology, 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 (particularly Word and Excel)
• Outstanding communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Experience of working closely with clients and other stakeholders throughout projects
• 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

• 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
• Hold Chartered Status, or actively working to attain this

If you are interested in the role of Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant, please do not hesitate to contact Caroline Davis at Penguin Recruitment.