Flood Risk & Drainage Consultant

Lucion; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading environmental services consultancy as a Flood Risk & Drainage Consultant. Leverage your expertise to deliver impactful flood risk projects while collaborating with a dedicated team. Enjoy excellent benefits, professional growth opportunities, and contribute towards creating sustainable solutions in a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

24 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Employer-matched pension scheme

Healthcare cashback plan

Life assurance

Enhanced parental leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Career development and training support

Referral bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in flood risk and drainage consultancy.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK flood risk and drainage policy.
• Experienced with liaising with clients and regulators.

Responsibilities

• Deliver flood risk and drainage projects from inception to completion.
• Complete Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategies.
• Produce high-quality flood risk mapping using GIS software.

Skills

Technical knowledge of UK flood risk and drainage policy

Client liaison

Proficiency in QGIS

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Self-motivated

Education

Degree in Geography or Environmental Science

Tools

QGIS

AutoCAD

MicroDrainage

Job description

Flood Risk & Drainage Consultant

Location: Hybrid - London, Leeds or Manchester

Lucion is a technology-led environmental services consultancy, providing technical, regulatory, and risk management solutions to clients in construction, infrastructure, energy, and beyond.

Our Water Services team delivers expert flood risk and drainage advice to support investment decisions, planning applications, and environmental assessments. We’re proud to work across a wide range of sectors, helping clients meet planning requirements, manage flood risk, and design resilient infrastructure solutions.

We are now looking for a Flood Risk & Drainage Consultant to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in the delivery of our projects, while helping to shape the future of our growing service area.

Main Responsibilities

Deliver flood risk and drainage projects from inception to completion Complete Flood Risk Appraisals, Flood Risk Assessments, and Drainage Strategies for planning and investment purposes Support new and emerging projects including nutrient neutrality and ESG-led development Produce high-quality flood risk mapping using QGIS (or similar GIS software) Draft concept drainage plans in AutoCAD Liaise with clients, statutory bodies, and internal stakeholders to progress projects effectively Maintain up-to-date knowledge of planning policy, technical guidance, and best practice

The Ideal Candidate

Degree in Geography, Environmental Science, or related subject Minimum 3 years’ experience in flood risk and drainage consultancy Strong technical knowledge of UK flood risk and drainage policy Experienced with liaising with clients and regulators Proficient in QGIS (or equivalent), AutoCAD, and MicroDrainage Commercially aware and confident working to deadlines Self-motivated, adaptable, and eager to learn

Why Join Lucion?

When you join Lucion, you join a purpose-driven organisation committed to protecting people and the planet. We offer meaningful work, professional growth, and a supportive environment built on our core values of Integrity, Innovation, Sustainability, Trust, and Commitment.

We offer:

24 days annual leave plus bank holidays Employer-matched pension scheme Healthcare cashback plan – including dental, optical, GP access and more Life assurance Enhanced parental leave and supportive family policies Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 access to expert advice Discounts & cashback platform with 800+ retailers ‘Being Lucion’ wellbeing and reward hub Career development, training, and CPD support Referral bonus scheme

Apply today to help us shape a safer, more sustainable future – or contact our Talent Acquisition team to find out more.