Graduate Consultant - Flood

Tetra Tech; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Tetra Tech's Graduate Consultant program in Manchester offers hands-on experience on flood risk projects, with a structured learning pathway and exposure to real assignments from day one.

You will develop technical and professional skills through regular training, mentorship from experienced colleagues and involvement in projects ranging from drainage design to climate resilience across public and private sectors.

Qualifications

• Degree level or equivalent in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science or Geography - BSc, BEng, MSc or MEng, with first or upper second class honours.
• You should be eligible for CEng MICE or chartered with CIWEM.
• You'll be enthusiastic, career-focused and interested in flood risk management, hydraulic modelling, catchment hydrology, natural flood risk management and environmental enhancement.
• Strong interpersonal skills, teamwork, flexibility and a full UK driving licence are desirable.
• Suitability for Security Clearance to minimum SC level is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support flood risk and drainage design and hydraulic modelling across varied development and infrastructure projects.
• Assist with project delivery from inception to close out, under senior supervision.
• Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to develop robust technical solutions.
• Work on projects with budgets from £1m to £100m across sectors.
• Maintain good health and safety practices and deliver work on time.

Skills

Flood Risk & Drainage Design

Hydraulic Modelling & Hydrology

Project Delivery

Client & Stakeholder Support

Professional Practice

Education

Civil Engineering or Geography degree (BSc/BEng/MSc/MEng)

Chartered eligibility (CEng MICE) or CIWEM

Job description

Graduate Consultant

Location: Manchester

Start Date: September 2027

Joining Tetra Tech as a graduate is more than starting a new job - you'll become part of our Next Gen Talent development programme, designed to support you as you build your career with us. Alongside hands‑on experience and exposure to real projects, you'll benefit from a structured programme of regular learning, training and development opportunities, helping you grow your technical and professional skills as you progress.

You'll be supported throughout your development by experienced colleagues, giving you the opportunity to learn, build your network and develop the skills and experience needed for a successful long‑term career with Tetra Tech.

Purpose & Scope of the Role

Join Tetra Tech's flood risk and drainage teams and support a wide range of technical work, including flood risk solution design, hydraulic modelling, hydrology assessment, drainage design and SuDS. You'll work across public and private sector infrastructure projects, from Flood Risk Assessments for developments of 10 homes to 5,000, through to local authority flood risk schemes and private sector site resilience challenges. Projects range from £1m to £100m across defence, transport, local government, infrastructure, healthcare, education, commercial, industrial and residential sectors.

Your Impact in this position

Working proactively and independently, you'll support projects from inception to close out - from understanding client briefs and developing technical solutions, through delivery and completion. You'll be backed by senior colleagues, while building confidence in project work and contributing to outcomes that reduce flood risk and support climate resilience.

5 Core Capabilities

• Flood Risk & Drainage Design - Contribute to practical flood risk solutions, drainage design and SuDS across varied development and infrastructure projects.
• Hydraulic Modelling & Hydrology - Develop your skills in modelling rivers, coasts and surface water catchments to inform robust technical decisions.
• Project Delivery - Support projects from early brief development through to delivery and close out, working to best practice standards.
• Client & Stakeholder Support - Work effectively with clients, colleagues and wider stakeholders on challenging technical work.
• Professional Practice - Apply good health and safety practice, demonstrate strong communication and deliver work on time.

Training, Qualifications and Experience

Degree level or equivalent in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science or Geography - BSc, BEng, MSc or MEng, with first or upper second class honours. You should be eligible for CEng MICE or chartered with CIWEM. You'll be enthusiastic, career-focused and interested in flood risk management, hydraulic modelling, catchment hydrology, natural flood risk management and environmental enhancement. Strong interpersonal skills, teamwork, flexibility and a full UK driving licence are desirable. Suitability for Security Clearance to minimum SC level is essential.

Working Environment

Based in Manchester, with UK-wide projects and occasional travel required, including some working outside normal office hours. Hybrid working may be available, with office time and flexibility shaped by project needs.

Application Closing Date: 31st October 2026

Assessment Centre to be held: February 2027

About Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services working across the full project lifecycle worldwide. We have a wide range of expertise across our teams, providing a global support network with a personalised approach to client relationships to better understand where we can add value. We provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity.

We support public and private sector clients on local, national, and international projects to deliver sustainable and resilient solutions. Our operations in the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands include more than 6,000 employees who are Leading with Science to solve our clients' most complex problems.

In alignment with the Equality Act 2010, we will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees requiring additional arrangements. This could include adaptations to work schedules, training approaches, or the physical workspace. Please inform us if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process or in your day-to-day role