Flood Risk Consultant

Waterman Aspen; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the water and environment sector as a Flood Risk Consultant in Sheffield. You will play a key role in managing flood risk projects for various clients, ensuring compliance with UK legislation, and contributing to sustainable flood management practices. This position offers strong career support, including mentorship, professional development, and a generous benefits package including annual leave, health insurance, and pension contributions.

Benefits

Contribution to commuting mileage

Permanent health insurance

25 days annual leave (+ option to buy 5 more)

Company pension contribution

Salary sacrifice to buy additional benefits

1 paid community volunteering day

Qualifications

• Technical experience in flood risk legislation and planning standards.
• Experience in developing business cases for flood risk management schemes.
• Knowledge of hydraulic modelling and drainage software.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with flood risk assessments and management schemes.
• Work with public sectors and develop planning applications.
• Foster relationships to influence stakeholders for project success.

Skills

Technical experience in UK flood risk legislation

Project management principles

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Client relationship building

Education

Relevant Degree in Civil Engineering, Geography or equivalent

Chartered Membership of relevant professional organisation

Tools

Flood Modeller TUFLOW

MicroDrainage

Causeway Flow

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

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 Flood Risk Consultant will see you as a key member of the Water and Environment North team and you can expect:

• A varied client base where you can apply and develop your skills
• Buy-in from clients to assist in your technical progression
• Further exposure to your chosen industry – increasing your awareness, knowledge and sharpening your skills
• Career development and training to reach your professional or academic qualification goals supported by our own network of mentors and managers
• Paid subscription to a professional body of your choice
• Relevant Degree qualification in Civil Engineering, geography or equivalent
• Chartered Member or working towards chartered membership of a professional institution such as CIWEM, ICE, APM, etc
• Technical experience in UK flood risk legislation and planning standards
• Experience in developing business cases for flood risk management schemes with the aim to secure Flood Defence Grant in Aid (FDGiA) funding
• Knowledge of hydraulic modelling (Flood Modeller TUFLOW) or drainage modelling software (MicroDrainage or Causeway Flow) and technically competent in fundamental hydraulic design principles
• Experience or an understanding of project management principles to achieve project delivery
• Experience working with public sectors such as LLFA’s and/or EA
• Experience of working on planning applications and awareness of LLFA duties
• Experience working in client-facing environments and ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders to deliver positive outcomes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A full UK driving licence
• Chartered Membership of relevant professional organisation

You’ll get this and so much more…

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

• Contribution to commuting mileage
• Permanent health insurance
• 25 days annual leave (option to buy up to 5 more), in addition to the normal public holidays (based on a 40 hour week, pro rata for part-time colleagues)
• Company pension contribution
• Salary sacrifice to buy additional benefits
• 1 paid Waterman Aspen in the Community Day to volunteer in your local community