Graduate Consultant - Flood

TETRA TECH; Leeds; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Tetra Tech is seeking a Graduate Consultant to join its flood risk and drainage teams. Based in Leeds, Manchester or London, you will support a range of projects from initial briefs to delivery, applying hydraulic modelling, hydrology assessment and SuDS design.

You’ll work with clients across public and private sectors, gaining exposure to diverse schemes and international best practices. Start date is September 2027.

Qualifications

• Degree level or equivalent in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science or Geography (BSc, BEng, MSc or MEng).
• Eligibility for CEng MICE or chartered with CIWEM.
• 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 desirable.
• Suitability for Security Clearance to minimum SC level is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support projects from inception to close out—developing technical solutions and delivering to completion.
• Contribute to flood risk design, hydraulic modelling, hydrology assessment and SuDS.
• Collaborate with clients and stakeholders on challenging technical work.
• Deliver high-quality work on time with clear communication and robust health & safety practices.

Skills

Flood Risk & Drainage Design

Hydraulic Modelling & Hydrology

Project Delivery

Client & Stakeholder Support

Professional Practice

Education

Civil Engineering / Environmental Science / Geography degree

Job description

Graduate Consultant

Location: Leeds, Manchester or London

Start Date: September 2027

Looking for a graduate role where you can help shape resilient places and tackle real-world flood risk challenges?

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 either Leeds, Manchester or London, 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