Flood Risk Consultant

Penguin Recruitment; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking a Senior Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant to join its expert design team in Sheffield. This permanent role involves producing flood risk assessments, overseeing drainage system designs, and engaging with clients and stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a relevant Degree, significant commercial experience, familiarity with GIS software, and exceptional communication skills. Attractive benefits include a competitive salary, pension access, and strong career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Flexible working opportunities

Extensive career progression opportunities

Access to innovative, high-end projects

Qualifications

• Extensive commercial experience in flood risk and/or drainage-based role.
• Familiarity with planning and environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Producing Flood Risk Assessments and drainage strategies.
• Overseeing the design of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS).
• Preparing flood risk and mitigation reports.

Skills

Good written and oral communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Experience of stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Geography, Civil Engineering, or relevant discipline

Chartered Status or working towards it

Tools

GIS software (e.g., QGIS)

Job description

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My client, an innovative, highly-respected Multidisciplinary Consultancy, is currently searching for a Senior Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant to join their expert team of design engineers, based near the large, industrial, thriving city of Sheffield.

• A Degree in Geography, Civil Engineering, or other relevant discipline
• Extensive commercial experience in a flood risk and/or drainage-based role
• Familiarity with planning and environmental regulations, as well as appropriate Section Agreements and their respective applications within the industry
• Experience of using GIS software (e.g., QGIS), and other relevant software packages
• Hold Chartered Status, or actively working to attain this

It would also benefit applicants for the role of Senior Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant to possess the following skills:

• Good written and oral communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Experience of stakeholder management

In the varied role of Senior Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant, you will join a dedicated team of consulting specialists in the field, with a view to developing your career and progressing within the company. The role will involve a number of exciting responsibilities, including:

• Producing Flood Risk Assessments, drainage strategies, and planning applications
• Overseeing the design of Sustainable Drainage System (SuDS), producing technical drawings and plans
• Preparing flood risk and mitigation reports for a diverse range of clients across the public and private sectors
• Establishing and maintaining working relations with clients and other internal and external stakeholders
• Providing support to wider service areas, contributing to the company’s overall vision

In your new role of Senior Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant, you will benefit from an extensive range of company benefits, including the following:

– A highly competitive basic salary and access to a company pension

– Generous annual leave entitlement and flexible working opportunities

– Extensive career progression opportunities, including mentorship and development support

– Access to a wide-variety of innovative, high-end projects

– Ability to directly and positively impact the future of the company

This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.