Flood Risk Consultant in Bolton, Greater Manchester

Energy Jobline CVL; Bolton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy based near Bolton is seeking an experienced Flood Risk Consultant to manage diverse projects. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Civil Engineering, Geography, or Environmental Sciences and possess extensive experience in producing Flood Risk Assessments and drainage strategies. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits including flexible working and social events.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave

Hybrid working opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Social events

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Electric Vehicle (EV) Scheme

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience in a design role within a UK consultancy.
• Extensive experience producing Flood Risk Assessments and drainage strategies.
• Ability to work under pressure and achieve high standards.
• Experience liaising with diverse clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Produce Flood Risk Assessments for planning applications.
• Work on conceptual drainage strategies, including SuDS.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders.
• Oversee diverse projects across sectors.
• Contribute to Geo-Environmental Investigations.

Skills

Flood Risk Assessments

Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)

Causeway Flow

InfoDrainage

AutoCAD

GIS

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering, Geography, or Environmental Sciences

Job description

Job Title: Flood Risk Consultant

We are looking for 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.

Location: Based near Bolton

Salary: £32,000 - £35,000

Benefits include:

• 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 include:

• 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 include:

• 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 include:

• 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.

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