Flood Risk Consultant

TN United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Flood Risk Consultant to join their Water and Environment North team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse client base, enhancing your skills while receiving support for your technical progression. With a strong focus on career development, you will be mentored towards professional qualifications. Enjoy an industry-leading benefits package, including a contribution to commuting mileage and permanent health insurance. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact in flood risk management and contribute to community initiatives.

Benefits

Contribution to commuting mileage

Permanent health insurance

25 days annual leave

Company pension contribution

Salary sacrifice options

Volunteering day

Qualifications

• Chartered Member or working towards chartered membership of CIWEM, ICE, APM.
• Technical experience in UK flood risk legislation and planning standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop business cases for flood risk management schemes.
• Work with public sectors like LLFA’s and/or EA.

Skills

Flood Risk Legislation

Hydraulic Modelling

Project Management

Stakeholder Influence

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Degree in Geography

Tools

Flood Modeller TUFLOW

MicroDrainage

Causeway Flow

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Flood Risk Consultant

Join Waterman Aspen as a Flood Risk Consultant and become a key member of the Water and Environment North team. You will enjoy a variety of benefits and opportunities, including:

1. A diverse client base to apply and develop your skills
2. Client support for your technical progression
3. Exposure to your industry, increasing your knowledge and skills
4. Career development and training towards professional or academic qualifications, supported by mentors and managers
5. Paid subscription to a professional body of your choice

Minimum Requirements

1. Relevant Degree in Civil Engineering, Geography, or equivalent
2. Chartered Member or working towards chartered membership of a professional institution such as CIWEM, ICE, APM, etc.
3. Technical experience in UK flood risk legislation and planning standards
4. Experience developing business cases for flood risk management schemes, aiming to secure FDGiA funding
5. Knowledge of hydraulic modelling (Flood Modeller TUFLOW) or drainage modelling software (MicroDrainage or Causeway Flow) and fundamental hydraulic design principles
6. Experience or understanding of project management principles for project delivery
7. Experience working with public sectors like LLFA’s and/or EA
8. Experience with planning applications and awareness of LLFA duties
9. Experience working in client-facing environments, with strong relationship-building and stakeholder influence skills
10. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
11. A full UK driving licence
12. Chartered Membership of relevant professional organizations

Benefits

As a salaried employee, you will receive:

• Salary aligned with your experience, skills, and location
• Industry-leading benefits package including:
• Contribution to commuting mileage
• Permanent health insurance
• 25 days annual leave (option to buy up to 5 more), plus public holidays (pro-rata for part-time)
• Company pension contribution
• Salary sacrifice options for additional benefits
• One paid Waterman Aspen in the Community Day for volunteering