Flood Risk Consultant

Penguin Recruitment; Stockport; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting agency is seeking an experienced Flood Risk Consultant to join their award-winning multidisciplinary team based near Stockport. The role involves producing Flood Risk Assessments and preparing drainage strategies. Candidates should possess a degree in a relevant field and have experience in a design-based role within a UK consultancy. Opportunities for hybrid working and various benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave

Hybrid/flexible working

Employee Assistance Programme

Regular team-building activities

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Electric Vehicle Scheme

Free parking

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Geography, Environmental Sciences, or a similar, relevant discipline.
• Experience working in a design-based role within a UK consultancy or Local Authority.
• Extensive experience producing Flood Risk Assessments and drainage strategies.

Responsibilities

• Producing Flood Risk Assessments for planning applications.
• Preparing conceptual drainage strategies including Sustainable Drainage Systems.
• Liaising with clients and other stakeholders.

Skills

Flood Risk Assessments

Drainage strategies

Communication skills

Client liaison

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

Causeway Flow

InfoDrainage

AutoCAD

GIS

Job description

Job Title: Flood Risk Consultant

Ref. No.: CJD(phone number removed)D

Location: Based near Stockport

Salary: £32,000 - £35,000

This is a great opportunity to join our client, an award‑winning, innovative multidisciplinary consultancy renowned for lending their expertise to an array of projects across the ground investigation, project planning, and wider engineering and environmental fields. The consultancy is looking for an experienced, determined Flood Risk Consultant who is willing to take on a number of challenging projects within the sector, based near the thriving, modern town of Stockport.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
• Generous annual leave allowance, increasing with length of service
• Opportunities for hybrid/flexible working
• Access to an Employee Assistant Programme
• Regular team‑building activities and social events
• Cycle‑to‑Work Scheme
• Electric Vehicle (EV) Scheme
• Free parking

Responsibilities

• Producing Flood Risk Assessments for planning applications
• Preparing conceptual drainage strategies, including Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)
• Liaising with clients and other stakeholders
• Overseeing a diverse range of projects across sectors
• Contributing to Geo‑Environmental Investigations

Required Skills and Experience

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Geography, Environmental Sciences, or a similar, relevant discipline
• Experience working in a design‑based role, within a UK consultancy or Local Authority setting
• Extensive experience producing Flood Risk Assessments (FRA) and drainage strategies
• Demonstrable experience using relevant software systems, including Causeway Flow, InfoDrainage, AutoCAD, GIS, etc.
• Outstanding communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Capable of working on your own initiative, as well as part of a high‑performing team
• Good ability to work well under pressure, performing to the highest of standards
• Experience liaising with a diverse range of clients and other stakeholders
• Actively working to attain Chartered Status
• Full, valid UK driving licence

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Excellent literacy and numeracy skills, particularly when applied to report writing

If you are interested in the role of Flood Risk Consultant, please do not hesitate to contact Caroline Davis at Penguin Recruitment. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a recruitment agency in respect to this vacancy.