Graduate Consultant - Flood Risk

Tetra Tech, Inc.; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Graduate Consultant - Flood Risk, based in Bristol. The role includes designing flood risk solutions and managing projects for various clients. Applicants should have a relevant degree with at least a 2:1 and a passion for flood risk management. The position offers extensive training and a commitment to a collaborative and flexible work environment. Successful candidates will enjoy a supportive and inclusive workplace that values professional growth.

Benefits

Structured development platform

Mentoring and coaching

Inclusive workplace policies

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant field with minimum 2:1 classification required.
• Willingness to learn and take on challenges within a growing team.
• Interest in flood risk management and related fields.

Responsibilities

• Design flood risk solutions, including hydraulic modelling.
• Work on drainage design and sustainable drainage systems (SuDS).
• Manage projects for diverse clients from inception to completion.
• Participate in internal project management training.

Skills

Flood risk management

Hydraulic modelling

Good communication skills

Education

Degree in a relevant field (minimum 2:1)

Job description

Graduate Consultant - Flood Risk at Tetra Tech Europe. Start date: September 2026. Location: London and Bristol. This graduate role involves joining the flood risk and drainage teams on a range of activities and projects.

Responsibilities

• Flood risk solution design, hydraulic modelling and hydrology assessment
• Drainage design and SuDS (sustainable drainage systems)
• Delivery of projects for private and public sector clients across a range of sizes and sectors
• Independent and proactive technical work from project inception through to delivery and close‑out, supported by senior colleagues
• Internal project management training and a structured learning platform including mentoring, CPD and coaching
• Travel within the UK and occasional work outside normal office hours as required

Projects typically include Flood Risk Assessments for planning (from 10 homes up to 5,000), local authority flood risk schemes, and design options to support client risk management.

Qualifications

• A degree in a relevant field (minimum 2:1) and eligibility for CEng MICE or chartered with CIWEM
• Enthusiasm, willingness to take on challenges, and a desire to progress within a growing team
• Interest in flood risk management, hydraulic modelling and catchment hydrology for rivers, coast and surface water
• Passion for reducing the impacts of climate change and interest in natural flood risk management solutions
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, ability to work independently with a collaborative approach and deliver work on time
• Commitment to health and safety practices
• Team player with flexibility and adaptability
• Full UK Driving Licence (desirable)
• Security clearance to minimum SC level preferable (or be willing to apply for clearance)

We provide internal project management training and a structured development platform with mentoring, CPD and coaching to help you deliver excellence. Our projects are UK-wide; we value collaborative, flexible working approaches and focus on outputs and outcomes. We support a welcoming, inclusive workplace and will discuss reasonable adjustments in the application process as needed.

Tetra Tech is an equal opportunities employer.