Flood Risk Consultant

Morgan Stanley; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm seeks a Senior Flood Risk Consultant to work on flood risk management projects. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and over 5 years of experience. Key responsibilities include assessing flood risks, preparing comprehensive reports, and managing projects. The role offers a salary up to £33,500 and flexible working options, with opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Car and allowances

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a flood risk consultant.
• Ability to assess surface water drainage strategies.
• Experience in hydrology studies utilizing hydrological estimation software.

Responsibilities

• Assess Flood Risks for various clients and projects.
• Support hydrologists in catchment analysis.
• Prepare technical reports for diverse audiences.
• Manage project resources and commercial aspects.
• Maintain high-quality deliverables and innovative approaches.

Skills

Flood Risk Assessment

Hydrology

Project Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

WINFAP

ReFH2

QGIS

ArcGIS

Job description

Are you looking for your next career step? Do you want the opportunity to work on a broad range of flood risk management projects, utilising your technical skills and experience to help support our clients with the development of their projects? This role will provide you with this opportunity whilst working within a market‑leading team. We are home to one of the most successful groups of consultants in the fields of renewables, industry, offshore, coasts, rivers, ports and other inland developments. Our group within the wider company is around 200 people strong and growing and is based in 10 offices in the UK (Brighton, Leeds, Newcastle, Peterborough, London, Edinburgh, Exeter, Manchester, Birmingham & Liverpool). We work closely with other groups in the UK, such as Maritime, Mobility & Infrastructure and Industry & Buildings, as well as our overseas teams, to deliver collaborative multi‑disciplinary projects for our clients. You will share our passion for Enhancing Society Together by collaborating with our clients to achieve their outcomes whilst also maximising the opportunities for sustainable solutions.

Role Overview

We require a dedicated Senior Flood Risk Consultant to join our team, for the delivery of projects for various public and private clients such as the Environment Agency, Lead Local Flood Authorities (LLFAs), Internal Drainage Boards (IDBs), infrastructure developers and renewable energy companies. As a key member of our Flood Risk and Hydraulic Modelling team you will have the opportunity to work on a range of projects including both urban and rural flood risk, nature‑based solutions, hydrology and hydro‑geomorphology.

Responsibilities

• Assessment of Flood Risk to support the development of Flood Risk Assessments and Surface Water Drainage Strategies:
  • Assessing all sources of flood risk;
  • Interpret flood data from the Environment Agency, SEPA and Natural Resources Wales and from hydraulic modelling studies;
  • Develop Flood Risk Assessment reports for a range of sizes and complexities of developments independently, including larger NSIP developments which are undertaken within the DCO / EIA process;
  • Knowledge of relevant policy in England, Wales and Scotland, including the National Planning Policy Framework and supporting Planning Practice Guidance, TAN15 and Fourth National Planning Framework (NPF4);
  • Communicate and liaise with other disciplines across the business such as civil engineers, geomorphologists and ecologists;
  • Communicate and liaise with clients, external stakeholders including the Environment Agency, LLFAs and IDBs.
• Hydrological Analysis: Support the Senior Hydrologist by utilising WINFAP and ReFH2 software to undertake catchment analysis and estimate hydrological inflows.
• Technical Reporting: Write clearly and concisely, summarise technical concepts for a wide range of audiences such as the Planning Inspectorate, Environment Agency, LLFAs, clients and the public.
• Commercial/Project Management: Involved in winning work, preparing project proposals, managing resources, subcontractors, contracts and invoicing. Act as a project lead, including understanding contract and cost implications to successfully deliver the project.
• Quality Assurance: Contribute to and maintain high‑quality deliverables; apply best practice within the team and identify innovative approaches.
• Collaboration: Be a strong team player who values independent thinking and is capable of communicating effectively with other consultants and disciplines to deliver comprehensive and sustainable design solutions.
• Client Relations: Build and maintain relationships with clients, ensuring effective communication and liaison with Project Manager, Project Director and the Principal Modeller(s).
• Mentoring: Provide support to graduate and junior staff, leading by example to ensure quality and innovation in approach.
• Additional duties as required by management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate analytical subject (e.g. Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Water Resources, Geography).
• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience as a flood risk consultant.
• Ability to assess and review surface water drainage strategies and calculations.
• Experience in hydrology studies and the use of hydrological estimation software (e.g. WINFAP).
• Excellent communication, analytical and report writing skills.
• Ability to manage commercial aspects of projects.
• Carrying out technical reviews.
• Awareness of hydrology & hydraulic modelling approaches and relevance to flood risk assessment.
• Ability to plan your own time, be organised and meet deadlines.
• Independent thinker able to work competently within a team.
• Flexibility to work concurrently across different projects, activities and locations.

Desirable

• Master's degree in an appropriate subject.
• Chartered, or working towards, chartership with CIWEM, ICE or other similar relevant body / institution (or progressing structured training scheme in relevant discipline).
• GIS experience in QGIS and/or ArcGIS.
• Experience with the planning process, especially DCO applications / EIA, and dealing with private developers.

Salary: Up to £33,500 depending on experience, plus car and allowances. The role is based in Kent, UK, with flexible working options and travel as required.