Flood Risk Consultant

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy is seeking a Hydrology Consultant to join their team, specializing in delivering innovative solutions to environmental challenges. This role involves conducting assessments, developing strategies, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams while benefiting from a comprehensive benefits package including flexible working arrangements and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Opportunities for professional development

Generous holiday entitlement and pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting flood risk assessments and/or drainage design.
• Familiarity with the Water Framework Directive assessments.
• Valid UK driving license and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Conducting flood risk assessments for planning applications.
• Developing drainage strategies and designs for projects.
• Preparing environmental permitting applications.

Skills

GIS

Flood risk assessment

Drainage design

Water Framework Directive assessments

Education

Degree in hydrology, environmental science, civil engineering, or related discipline

Job description

Hydrology Consultant

We are a leading environmental consultancy who specialise in ecology and hydrology, with offices located in the Midlands, South Manchester, and Sheffield. The specialist team are dedicated to delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to environmental challenges across the UK. We are currently seeking a Hydrology Consultant to join our growing team. You could be based in many locations across the Midlands, North West and Sheffield.

As a Hydrology Consultant, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality consultancy services to our clients. Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting flood risk assessments to support planning applications and development projects.
• Undertaking Water Framework Directive (WFD) assessments to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
• Developing drainage strategies and designs for a variety of projects, ensuring sustainable and effective water management solutions.
• Preparing environmental permitting applications in line with regulatory requirements.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, including ecologists and engineers, to deliver integrated project outcomes.
• Engaging with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies to provide expert advice and guidance.
• Producing clear, concise, and accurate technical reports and documentation.
  -GIS Mapping for flood risk and ecology projects.

You will have the chance to join a supportive team and training will be provided from a local office.

Candidates will be expected to have a degree in hydrology, environmental science, civil engineering, or a related discipline and experience in conducting flood risk assessments and/or drainage design. You will also be expected to have experience using GIS and have familiarity with the Water Framework Directive Assessments and environmental permitting.

You will also be expected to have a valid UK driving license and willingness to travel to project sites as required.

My client offers their employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working options.
• Opportunities for professional development and training to support career progression.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and collaboration.
• Access to a range of exciting and impactful projects across the UK.
• Generous holiday entitlement and pension scheme.

If this role is of interest to you or if you are searching for other roles relating to Drainage Engineering/Flood Risk Assessment please do not hesitate to contact Jordanna Morris on 01792 963074/07969664114 or email [e-mail] . We have many more vacancies available on our website at www.penguinrecruitment.co.uk. This is a permanent role.Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.