Flood Risk & Drainage Consultant

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Wimbledon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Annual leave

Hybrid work

Friendly team

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Flood Risk & Drainage Consultant to join a independent environmental consultancy in Wimbledon. You will prepare technical flood risk, drainage and SuDS assessments, and undertake hydrological and hydraulic modelling to support project outcomes.

Responsibilities include using drainage modelling software such as Causeway Flow, MicroDrainage or AutoCAD, producing clear technical reports, and contributing to client communications.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant subject.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in flood risk, drainage, hydrology or related environment discipline.
• Experience with drainage modelling packages such as Causeway Flow, MicroDrainage or AutoCAD.
• Strong technical report-writing abilities.
• Full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK.

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

Drainage modelling

Hydraulic modelling

CAD software

Client communication

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.

As a Flood Risk & Drainage Consultant, your responsibilities will include:

• 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 for the successful Flood Risk & Drainage Consultant?

• 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.

The requirements for the Flood Risk & Drainage Consultant:

• 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.

This is a permanent role.