Flood Risk & Modelling Consultant

Strata Construction Consulting; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in London is seeking a Senior Consultant with over 4 years of experience in hydraulic modelling and Flood Risk Assessments. The role involves preparing models for various sectors, collaborating with teams, and evaluating flood mitigation strategies. Offers hybrid working options and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical insurance and enhanced pension scheme.

Benefits

Hybrid / Flexible working

Enhanced pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Buy back annual leave purchase scheme

Travel season ticket loans

Cycle scheme

Group life assurance

Inhouse training and CPD programme

Employee recognition awards

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ experience in hydraulic modelling and FRAs.
• Good knowledge of flood-related policies and guidance.
• Ability to communicate flood risk opportunities and constraints.

Responsibilities

• Prepare hydraulic models for FRAs in various sectors.
• Liaise with the Water Team and external stakeholders.
• Evaluate flood mitigation options and prepare reports.

Skills

Knowledge of planning system

Experienced in using Flood Modeller Pro

Knowledge of hydrology

Project management awareness

Good communication skills

Ability to write clear reports

Experience producing FRAs

Ability to use GIS

Ability to use AutoCAD

Tools

Flood Modeller Pro

TUFLOW

GIS

AutoCAD

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Consultant to join our clients busy London team; the ideal candidate would be someone with 4+ years’ experience undertaking hydraulic modelling and preparing Flood Risk Assessments (FRA). This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking solution focused environmental consultancy with sustainability at its heart, they are currently working across 5 European offices so there is a huge opportunity to grow and travel with the business.

You will assist in preparing hydraulic models (both fluvial and pluvial) to support FRAs for developments within the property, renewable energy, and aviation sectors. Projects include early strategy development, through to feasibility, outline design, planning submission, and discharge of conditions. You will be expected to liaise within the Water Team (and externally), to clearly communicate opportunities and constraints, be able to evaluate flood mitigation options within masterplans, and prepare reports.

What’s on offer

• Hybrid / Flexible working
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Private medical insurance,
• Buy back annual leave purchase scheme
• Travel season ticket loans
• Cycle scheme
• Group life assurance
• Inhouse training and CPD programme
• Employee recognition awards

What you need to succeed

• Good knowledge of the planning system, in particular flood related policy and guidance such as the NPPF.
• Experienced in using Flood Modeller Pro and TUFLOW software packages.
• Knowledge of hydrology, undertaking hydrological assessments for both fluvial and direct rainfall models.
• Experience and knowledge of liaising with the EA, fully understanding their model review process and modelling requirements.
• Awareness of project management and good communication skills (both internally and externally).
• Ability to write clear and concise reports.
• Some experience producing FRAs.
• Knowledge of preparing FRAs would be beneficial, and/or a desire to expand knowledge within this area.
• Ability to recognise and communicate flood risk related constraints and opportunities at development sites.
• Ability to develop and troubleshoot hydraulic models, interpret modelling results, and disseminate findings to clients.
• Ability to use GIS and AutoCAD.