Flood Risk Consultant in Stockport, Greater Manchester

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

Job summary

A multidisciplinary consultancy near Stockport is looking for an experienced Flood Risk Consultant to produce Flood Risk Assessments and drainage strategies. The role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for hybrid working. Candidates must have a relevant Bachelor's degree and extensive experience in a UK consultancy. This is a permanent position.

Benefits

Generous annual leave allowance

Opportunities for hybrid/flexible working

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Electric Vehicle (EV) Scheme

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience of working in a design-based role within a UK consultancy setting.
• Extensive experience of producing Flood Risk Assessments and drainage strategies.
• Experience of liaising with a diverse range of clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Producing Flood Risk Assessments for planning applications.
• Preparing conceptual drainage strategies, including SuDS.
• Overseeing a diverse range of flood risk and drainage projects.

Skills

Flood Risk Assessments

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, or Geography

Tools

Causeway Flow

InfoDrainage

AutoCAD

GIS

Job description

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Job Information

Job Title: Flood Risk Consultant

Ref. No.: CJD(G)

Location: Based near Stockport

Salary: £32,000 - £35,000

This is a fantastic opportunity to join my client, an innovative, eco-conscious Multidisciplinary Consultancy known for lending their expertise to a diverse range of projects across the ground investigation, project planning, and wider engineering and environmental fields. They are actively searching for an experienced, talented Flood Risk Consultant who is willing to take on a challenging array of projects within the sector, based near the modern, industrial town of Stockport.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
• Generous annual leave allowance (rising with length of service)
• Opportunities for hybrid/flexible working
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Regular social events and team-building
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme
• Electric Vehicle (EV) Scheme

Responsibilities

• Producing Flood Risk Assessments for planning applications
• Preparing conceptual drainage strategies, including Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)
• Liaising with different clients and stakeholders throughout project durations
• Overseeing a diverse range of flood risk and drainage projects
• Contributing to Geo-Environmental Investigation Reports

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, or Geography (or a similar, relevant discipline)
• Demonstrable experience of working in a design‑based role, within a UK consultancy setting
• Extensive experience of producing Flood Risk Assessments (FRA) and drainage strategies, including Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)
• Experience of working with relevant software systems, including Causeway Flow, InfoDrainage, AutoCAD, GIS, etc.
• Excellent 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

• Outstanding 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.

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