Flood Risk Consultant- Shrewsbury

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Shrewsbury; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative consultancy is looking for a Flood Risk Consultant to join their dynamic team in Shrewsbury. This role offers hybrid working arrangements and the chance to work on impactful projects such as flood risk assessments, surface water management, and habitat restoration. You will collaborate with local authorities and water companies to implement sustainable flood management strategies. If you have a strong academic background in Hydrology or Civil Engineering and are passionate about making a difference, this is an exciting opportunity to advance your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Career development opportunities

Hybrid working arrangements

Qualifications

• Strong academic background in Hydrology or related fields.
• Experience with flood risk and hydrological assessments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Flood Risk Assessments and develop management plans.
• Implement Natural Flood Management strategies and manage projects.

Skills

Flood Risk Assessment

Hydrological Assessments

Water Quality Analysis

Catchment Management

Surface Water Management

Education

Degree in Hydrology

Degree in Civil Engineering

Degree in Water Engineering

Job description

Job Opportunity: Flood Risk Consultant

My client, a market-leading multidisciplinary Civil and Environmental Consultancy, is seeking a Flood Risk Consultant to join their innovative team. This position offers hybrid working arrangements from Shrewsbury.

Applicants should have a strong academic background in Hydrology, Civil, or Water Engineering, with experience working for a UK-based Consultancy or Water Company, particularly in flood risk assessments or hydrological assessments.

It is advantageous for applicants to reside locally to facilitate site visits in flood risk areas.

This exciting role provides the opportunity to work with an experienced team on projects including flood risk assessments, catchment management, surface water management, nutrient neutrality, re-wilding, and natural flood management for Local Authorities, Water Companies, and Government Bodies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct Flood Risk Assessments
• Implement Natural Flood Management strategies
• Manage Re-wilding and Habitat Management projects
• Re-wet farmland and create wetlands
• Develop Surface Water Management Plans
• Design Large-scale Catchment Management Plans
• Perform Nutrient Neutrality Assessments
• Collect and analyze Water Quality Samples for local rivers
• Investigate Pollution Incidents
• Perform Flow Calculations
• Estimate Flooding Events

This role offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for career development.

If you are interested in this role or seeking other positions related to Hydrology or Flood Risk Assessment, please contact Jordanna Morris at 01792 963074 or via email at [e-mail]. Additional vacancies are available on our website at www.penguinrecruitment.co.uk. This is a permanent position.