Flood Risk Consultant Project through to Associate

Calibre Search; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy seeks Flood Risk Consultants in the South East, UK. The role includes conducting assessments, advising on planning, and project management. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience with hydraulic modelling, with senior roles requiring chartered status. Flexible working and a training budget are part of the benefits package, promoting sustainability and employee development.

Benefits

Flexible working

Training budget

Medical scheme

Employee ownership

Environmental rewards

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience in flood risk assessments.
• Experience with UK planning policies and project management.
• Desirable: drainage strategy experience and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Flood Risk Assessments and Flood Consequence Assessments.
• Provide planning advice related to flood risk and drainage.
• Develop flood risk mitigation solutions and manage project delivery.

Skills

Flood Risk Assessments

Hydraulic Modelling

Project Management

Report Writing

Client Relationship Skills

Education

Degree in Geography, Science, or Engineering

Chartered status (CIWEM or ICE)

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South East, UK

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

Job Description:

We are currently working with one of the world's leading environmental and engineering consultancies, with over employees worldwide. They are looking to add Flood Risk Consultants at various levels in Hayward's Heath, West Sussex. Candidates should have a minimum of two years of experience, from graduate level to Principal and Associate.

The role involves providing site-specific and strategic flood risk advice related to development, land use planning, and flood risk management projects. The company emphasizes sustainability, resilience to climate change, and employee development, operating across nine countries.

Your responsibilities include:

• Conducting Flood Risk Assessments (England) and Flood Consequence Assessments (Wales)
• Providing planning advice related to flood risk and drainage
• Supporting technical assessments using hydraulic modelling
• Developing flood risk mitigation solutions
• Managing project delivery within budget and timeframes
• Collaborating with clients and multidisciplinary teams
• Preparing proposals and supporting business development
• Mentoring junior staff

Qualifications:

• Degree or equivalent in geography, science, or engineering
• Chartered status (CIWEM or ICE) preferred for senior candidates

Essential attributes include experience with FRAs/FCAs, hydraulic modelling, UK planning policies, report writing, work-winning, and project management skills. Desirable attributes include drainage strategy experience, hydrological analysis, mentoring, leadership, and client relationship skills. A full UK driving license is advantageous.

Benefits include flexible working, training budget, medical scheme, employee ownership, and environmental rewards. Interested candidates should apply or contact Jamie Will at Calibre Search.

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