Flood Risk Consultant

MacStaff Limited; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Insurance

Employee benefits

Hybrid working

Career development

Chartership support

Job summary

MacStaff Limited is seeking a Senior Flood Risk Consultant to join a multidisciplinary engineering and environmental consultancy with a strong UK project portfolio.

Based in Wakefield/Leeds/Manchester with hybrid working, you will lead flood risk and hydraulic modelling projects from feasibility through delivery, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to business development. A degree in Civil Engineering or related field is required, with significant UK flood risk experience.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Hydrology, Geography, Environmental Engineering or a related discipline.
• Significant professional experience in flood risk consultancy, hydraulic modelling, urban drainage or water engineering.
• Strong technical capability using InfoWorks ICM, ideally including integrated drainage network modelling.
• Knowledge of hydraulic modelling techniques, flood risk assessment and relevant UK standards and guidance.

Responsibilities

• Lead flood risk, hydraulic modelling and drainage consultancy projects from feasibility through to delivery.
• Develop, review and interpret hydraulic models using InfoWorks ICM and other industry-standard software.
• Undertake flood risk assessments, drainage strategies and integrated urban drainage modelling.
• Provide technical expertise in surface water management, SuDS, flood mitigation and water infrastructure.
• Manage project programmes, budgets, technical outputs and quality assurance.
• Work collaboratively with civil engineers, environmental specialists, planners and external stakeholders.

Skills

InfoWorks ICM

Flood risk consultancy

Hydraulic modelling

Drainage design

Client-facing

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering / Hydrology / Geography / Environmental Engineering

Tools

TUFLOW

Flood Modeller

1D/2D modelling

Job description

Senior Flood Risk Consultant

Wakefield / Leeds / Manchester, Yorkshire & North West England | Hybrid Working

£55,000–£70,000 DOE + Excellent Benefits

Working as a Senior Flood Risk Consultant for a well-established, highly respected multidisciplinary engineering and environmental consultancy with an excellent reputation for delivering complex infrastructure, water and development projects across the UK.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior or Principal Flood Risk Consultant, Hydraulic Modeller or Hydrologist to join a growing specialist team, working on technically challenging projects with the backing of a substantial consultancy and the flexibility of a collaborative working environment.

You will enjoy a varied workload, genuine professional development opportunities and the chance to influence project delivery, mentor colleagues and develop your career towards Principal or senior technical leadership.

You will like

• Leading flood risk, hydraulic modelling and drainage consultancy projects from feasibility through to delivery.
• Developing, reviewing and interpreting hydraulic models, particularly using InfoWorks ICM and other industry-standard software.
• Undertaking flood risk assessments, drainage strategies and integrated urban drainage modelling.
• Providing technical expertise in surface water management, SuDS, flood mitigation and water infrastructure.
• Managing project programmes, budgets, technical outputs and quality assurance.
• Working collaboratively with civil engineers, environmental specialists, planners and external stakeholders.
• Building strong relationships with clients, water companies, local authorities and project partners.
• Supporting proposals, business development and mentoring junior engineers and consultants.

You will have

• A degree in Civil Engineering, Hydrology, Geography, Environmental Engineering or a related discipline.
• Significant professional experience in flood risk consultancy, hydraulic modelling, urban drainage or water engineering.
• Strong technical capability using InfoWorks ICM, ideally including integrated drainage network modelling.
• Knowledge of hydraulic modelling techniques, flood risk assessment and relevant UK standards and guidance.
• Experience delivering technical projects and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent analytical, report-writing, communication and client-facing skills.
• A proactive approach to technical problem-solving and project delivery.

Experience with TUFLOW, Flood Modeller, 1D/2D modelling, SuDS and water company projects would be advantageous. Chartered or Incorporated status with ICE or CIWEM, or progress towards professional accreditation, would also be welcomed.

Applications are encouraged from suitably experienced Senior Hydraulic Modellers, Principal Hydraulic Modellers, Flood Risk Engineers, Flood Risk Consultants, Hydrologists, Drainage Modellers and Water Engineering Consultants.

You will get

• Competitive salary of £55,000–£70,000 depending on experience.
• Permanent position with hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Attractive pension, insurance and employee benefits package.
• Generous annual leave with holiday purchase options.
• Professional membership support and structured career development.
• Opportunities for professional Chartership and recognition.
• Exposure to major UK infrastructure, water and environmental projects.
• A supportive multidisciplinary environment with opportunities for technical leadership and progression.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established consultancy with a strong project pipeline, ambitious growth plans and a genuine commitment to developing its people.