Flood Risk Consultant

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK Engineering Consultancy is seeking a Flood Risk Consultant to join their York team. This role involves working on diverse Flood Risk and Drainage Projects, providing opportunities for professional development and training. Candidates should possess a strong academic background and relevant experience in flood risk management.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Substantial benefits package

Training courses and career development

Qualifications

• Strong academic background in relevant disciplines required.
• Experience with UK-based Consultancies or Local Authorities is essential.
• Experience with flood risk and surface water projects is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Complete Flood Risk Assessments for flood zones 1, 2, and 3.
• Develop Surface Water Management Plans and Drainage Strategies.
• Engage in varied Flood Risk and Drainage Projects.

Skills

Flood Risk Assessments

Hydrological Assessments

Surface Water Management Plans

Surface Water Drainage Strategies

SiMDS Designs

Education

BSc in Civil Engineering

MSc in Civil Engineering

BSc in Geography

MSc in Environmental Management

Tools

Infodrainage

Flow

Microdrainage

Job description

My client, a specialist UK based Engineering Consultancy which specialises in Sustainability, Civil and Structural Engineering, is searching for a Flood Risk Consultant to join an established team of Flood Risk and Drainage Engineers based in York.

It is essential that applicants have a strong academic background in a relevant discipline including a BSc and/or MSc in Civil Engineering, Georgaphy or Environmental Management and experience working for a UK based Consultancy or Local Authority completing Flood Risk Assessments, Surface Water Management Plans, Hydrological Assessments, Surface Water Drainage Strategies and SuDS Designs using Infodrainage or Flow.

It is also beneficial for applicants to reside locally and have experience completing river restoration, watercourse diversions or nutrient neutrality/pollution projects.

This exciting role will offer candidates the opportunity to join a team of experienced Engineers to work on varied Flood Risk, Surface Water, Drainage Projects, Aviation, Renewable Energy and pre-planning projects for Private Sector Clients, Local Authorities and Housing Developers. You will also have the opportunity to complete river restoration, watercourse diversions and flood alleviation works.

Applicants will also be supported to complete the following;

-Flood Risk Assessments for flood zones 1, 2 and 3.

-Surface Water Management Plans.

-Surface Water and Foul Drainage Strategy.

-Flood Risk Mapping.

-Detailed Residential Drainage and Sewerage Design using Flow and Microdrainage for residential, commercial, mixed use development and Airport Projects.

-Drainage Area Planning.

-You will also have the opportunity to complete river restoration, watercourse diversions and flood alleviation projects.

This role comes offers a competitive salary, substantial benefits package, training courses and career development.

If this role is of interest to you or if you are searching for other roles relating to Hydrology/Flood Risk Assessment please do not hesitate to contact Jordanna Morris on 01792 963074 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.