Flood Risk & Drainage Consultant

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career progression

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd. is seeking an experienced Flood Risk & Drainage Consultant for a permanent role in Wimbledon.

The position covers flood risk, drainage, and SuDS assessments across a range of projects, with opportunities for progression and development. The role requires a degree in a relevant subject, at least 3 years in the field, experience with Causeway Flow / MicroDrainage / AutoCAD, and strong report-writing and client communication skills.

Qualifications

• A degree in a relevant subject.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience within flood risk, drainage, hydrology or a related environmental discipline.
• Experience with drainage modelling packages such as Causeway Flow, MicroDrainage or AutoCAD.
• Strong technical report-writing abilities.
• Confidence when communicating with clients and other stakeholders.
• The ability to manage competing deadlines and priorities within a busy consultancy environment.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Full right to work in the UK.
• Ideally based in or within a commutable distance of Wimbledon.

Responsibilities

• Preparing technical flood risk, drainage, and SuDS assessments.
• Undertaking hydrological and hydraulic modelling and interpreting results.
• Working with drainage modelling software and CAD packages.
• Supporting business development - including preparing project quotations/tenders and communicating with clients
• Managing multiple projects and priorities effectively.
• Writing clear and comprehensive technical reports.
• Planning and conducting site investigations

Skills

Technical report writing

Client communication

Time management

Education

Degree in a relevant subject

Tools

Causeway Flow

MicroDrainage

AutoCAD

Job description

Flood Risk & Drainage Consultant

Salary: £35,000-£45,000 per annum

Location: Wimbledon

Are you an experienced Flood Risk & Drainage professional looking for your next opportunity?

An established and independent environmental consultancy are looking for an accomplished Flood Risk & Drainage Consultant to join their expanding team in Wimbledon. This is an excellent opportunity to work across a range of exciting projects, providing practical and sustainable solutions in flood risk, drainage, and SuDS.

Responsibilities

• Preparing technical flood risk, drainage, and SuDS assessments.
• Undertaking hydrological and hydraulic modelling and interpreting results.
• Working with drainage modelling software and CAD packages.
• Supporting business development - including preparing project quotations/tenders and communicating with clients
• Managing multiple projects and priorities effectively.
• Writing clear and comprehensive technical reports.
• Planning and conducting site investigations

What's on Offer

• A competitive salary - £35,000-£45,000 per annum
• Excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development.
• Generous annual leave allowance.
• The opportunity to work alongside an experienced and friendly team of environmental professionals.
• Hybrid working, providing a flexible approach to your working week.

Requirements

• A degree in a relevant subject
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience within flood risk, drainage, hydrology or a related environmental discipline.
• Experience with drainage modelling packages such as Causeway Flow, MicroDrainage or AutoCAD.
• Strong technical report-writing abilities.
• Confidence when communicating with clients and other stakeholders.
• The ability to manage competing deadlines and priorities within a busy consultancy environment.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Full right to work in the UK.
• Ideally based in or within a commutable distance of Wimbledon.

Contract: Permanent