Flood Risk Consultant in Bolton)

Penguin Recruitment; Bolton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A multidisciplinary consultancy near Bolton is seeking an experienced Flood Risk Consultant to produce Flood Risk Assessments and manage diverse projects. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant degree and have significant experience in the field, particularly in UK-based consultancies. This role offers a competitive salary and flexible working opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave

Hybrid/flexible working opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Regular social events

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Electric Vehicle (EV) Scheme

Free parking

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant field is required.
• Experience in UK-based consultancy and producing Flood Risk Assessments is essential.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Produce Flood Risk Assessments for planning applications.
• Work on drainage strategies and liaise with clients.
• Oversee a range of projects in various sectors.

Skills

Flood Risk Assessment expertise

Communication skills

Teamwork

Project management

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering, Geography, or Environmental Sciences

Tools

Causeway Flow

InfoDrainage

AutoCAD

GIS

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Flood Risk Consultant

Ref. No.: CJD241025C

Location: Based near Bolton

Salary: £32,000 - £35,000

This is a fantastic opportunity to join my client, a well-respected, 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. They are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic Flood Risk Consultant who is willing to take on a challenging array of projects within the sector, based near the diverse, modern town of Bolton.

Benefits

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

Responsibilities

• Producing Flood Risk Assessments in relation to planning applications
• Working on 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, or Environmental Sciences (or a similar, relevant field)
• Experience of working in a design role, within a UK-based consultancy
• Extensive experience of producing Flood Risk Assessments (FRA) and drainage strategies
• Demonstrable experience of working with 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 of 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. Please also see our website for a range of other roles currently available. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a recruitment agency in respect to this vacancy.