Flood Risk Consultant

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking a Senior Consultant in flood risk management to lead a team in Leeds. The successful candidate will have a strong academic background and relevant consultancy experience. This role involves managing projects in flood risk, hydrology, and drainage, with opportunities for career development and flexible working.

Benefits

Substantial benefits

Flexible working

Training courses

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong academic background in flood risk, hydrology, drainage, or civil engineering.
• Experience in a UK-based consultancy.
• Knowledge of flood alleviation and natural flood management.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support a team of flood risk specialists.
• Oversee projects related to flood risk and drainage.
• Review and mentor team members on technical outputs.

Skills

Project management

Business development

Mentoring

Flood risk assessment

Hydrology

Education

Relevant discipline degree

Job description

My client, a market-leading, innovative consultancy based in the heart of Manchester, is searching for a Senior to manage and support a small team of flood risk specialists. Hybrid working available.

It is essential that applicants have a strong academic background in a relevant discipline and experience working for a UK-based consultancy specialising in flood risk, hydrology, drainage, or civil engineering.

Applicants should also have the drive and determination to develop new business opportunities with clients across the North West, along with experience in project management, promoting company services, and mentoring team members.

This exciting opportunity will involve leading a new team based in Leeds. Responsibilities include managing projects, mentoring and training team members, and reviewing technical work related to flood risk, SuDS, drainage, natural flood management, climate change, flood alleviation, and wetland restoration schemes across the UK.

You will be required to expand the team, manage projects, and review technical outputs.

As an experienced consultant, you will oversee projects in the following areas:

• Flood alleviation schemes
• Wetland restoration and natural flood risk management
• Pollution incidents and nutrient neutrality
• Drainage strategies and designs
• Bid proposals and business development

This role offers a competitive salary, substantial benefits, flexible working, training courses, and career development opportunities.

If you are interested in this role or other positions related to hydrology or flood risk assessment, please contact Jordanna Morris at 01792 963074 / 07979 664114 or email [e-mail]. More vacancies are available on our website at www.penguinrecruitment.co.uk. This is a permanent position.

Penguin Recruitment operates as a recruitment agency for this role.