Flood Risk Consultant

Penguin Recruitment; Stafford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in Stafford is seeking a Senior Flood Risk Consultant to deliver high-quality consultancy services. The role involves conducting flood risk assessments, developing drainage strategies, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. Candidates should have a degree related to hydrology or environmental science and experience in flood risk assessments. This position offers flexible working arrangements and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Exciting projects across the UK

Generous holiday entitlement and pension scheme

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct flood risk assessments for planning applications.
• Undertake Water Framework Directive assessments.
• Develop drainage strategies for various projects.
• Prepare environmental permitting applications.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Engage with clients and regulatory bodies.
• Produce technical reports and documentation.
• Perform GIS mapping for projects.

Skills

Flood risk assessment

Drainage design

GIS

Client engagement

Education

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

Job description

Senior Flood Risk Consultant

We are a leading environmental consultancy who specialise in ecology and hydrology, with offices located in Stafford, 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 in Stafford.

As a Senior Flood Risk 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.
• 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 varied 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 at Penguin Recruitment. We have many more vacancies available on our website. This is a permanent role.Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.