Flood Risk Consultant

Waterman Aspen; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and environmental consultancy in Peterborough is seeking a Flood Risk Consultant to join their team. This position requires strong technical skills in drainage and design software, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to professional development. The role offers a competitive salary and an industry-leading benefits package, including health insurance and flexible annual leave options.

Benefits

Contribution to commuting mileage

Permanent health insurance

25 days of annual leave

Qualifications

• Technical experience in UK drainage standards including SuDS.
• A successful track record in project and construction.
• Chartered status or close to achieving it.

Responsibilities

• Work with design teams to deliver large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Build relationships and influence stakeholders for positive outcomes.
• Develop mutually beneficial external stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Drainage modelling software (MicroDrainage or Causeway Flow)

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Experience working in client-facing environments

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Education

Relevant Engineering or Equivalent qualification relating to Flood Risk/Drainage

Tools

Civils3D

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You’ll get all the benefits of being employed by us, while working on a variety of projects for our clients. Joining Waterman Aspen as a Flood Risk Consultant will see you as a key member of the Water & Environment East team, and you can expect:

1. A varied client base where you can apply and develop your skills
2. Buy-in from clients to assist in your technical progression
3. Further exposure to your chosen industry – increasing your awareness, knowledge, and sharpening your skills
4. Career development and training to reach your professional or academic qualification goals, supported by our own network of mentors and managers
5. Paid subscription to a professional body of your choice
6. Relevant Engineering or Equivalent qualification relating to Flood Risk/Drainage
7. Technical experience in UK drainage standards including SuDS
8. Drainage modelling software (MicroDrainage or Causeway Flow) and competence in fundamental hydraulic design principles
9. Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civils3D
10. A successful track record in project and construction, working with design teams to deliver large-scale infrastructure projects
11. Experience working in diverse multi-disciplined teams to produce high-standard deliverables
12. Experience working in client-facing environments, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders to deliver positive outcomes
13. Development of mutually beneficial external stakeholder relationships
14. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
15. Previous HS2 related experience
16. Chartered status or close to achieving it
17. A full UK driving licence

You’ll get this and so much more…

As a salaried colleague, you’ll receive a salary aligned with your experience, skills, and location, along with an industry-leading benefits package:

1. Contribution to commuting mileage
2. Permanent health insurance
3. 25 days of annual leave (with an option to buy up to 5 more), in addition to public holidays (based on a 40-hour week, pro-rata for part-time colleagues)
4. Company pension contribution
5. Salary sacrifice options for additional benefits
6. 1 paid Waterman Aspen in the Community Day to volunteer locally