Flood Risk Consultant

Waterman Aspen; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering consultancy in the UK seeks an experienced Senior Flood Risk Engineer to manage projects related to flood risk and drainage. The successful candidate will work closely with clients and stakeholders while applying a strong knowledge of flood risk legislation and assessments. A key aspect of the role is ensuring the delivery of high-quality technical reports and managing projects to support planning applications. You will also receive a competitive salary and benefits package, enhancing both professional and personal growth.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

Permanent health insurance

25 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Experience in Flood Risk Management in private or public sectors.
• Awareness of relevant legislation and design standards.
• Experience in delivering Flood Risk Assessments.

Responsibilities

• Work on Flood Risk Management projects.
• Engage with stakeholders on various projects.
• Produce technical and non-technical reports.

Skills

Flood Risk Management

Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)

Stakeholder Engagement

Technical Reporting

Education

Degree in environmental / civil engineering or equivalent experience

Tools

GIS software (e.g. MapInfo, Arc, QGIS, AutoCAD)

Flood Modeller

TUFLOW

Job description

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 Senior Flood Risk Engineer will see you as a key member of the Water and Environment West 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
• The flexibility to broaden your horizons with each new secondment, without changing your employer
• 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
• Regular social events and volunteering opportunities

Experience required…

Essential :

• Degree in a related technical field (environmental / civil engineering) or equivalent experience
• Existing experience of working in Flood Risk Management in the private or public sector (such as the Environment Agency, Lead Local Flood Authorities or Internal Drainage Boards)
• Awareness of relevant legislation, planning policy, guides and design standards relating to flood risk management and drainage strategies
• A sound understanding of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) and statutory duties relating to surface water drainage
• Experience of delivering and reviewing Flood Risk Assessments / Flood Consequence Assessments and or Drainage Strategies to supporting planning applications
• Experience of using or producing strategic flood risk management documents such as Strategic Flood Risk Assessments / Strategic Flood Consequence Assessments, Surface Water Management Plans or Local Flood Risk Management Strategies
• Experience of flood investigation work such as delivering Section 19 Flood Investigations
• Experience of stakeholder engagement both internally and externally on projects or responding to customer queries and requests for information
• Experience of writing technical and non-technical reports

Desirable :

• A full UK driving licence
• Chartered or working towards chartered status
• Experience of managing and analysing large datasets and GIS / design software (e.g. MapInfo, Arc, QGIS, AutoCAD)
• Experience of working with outputs from modelling software such as Flood Modeller, TUFLOW, InfoDrainage or Causeway Flow
• Able to provide drainage and flood risk management advice from a regulatory perspective

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 :

• Company car or car allowance
• 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