Graduate Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant

Unda Consulting Limited; Crawley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental consulting firm in Crawley is looking for a Graduate Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant. The candidate will support the preparation of documentation, contribute to planning strategies, and engage in technical discussions. A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field is required, along with skills in flood risk management and IT. The role offers a salary of £24,000–£26,000 per annum along with a permanent contract and performance bonuses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in a relevant discipline.
• Interest in flood risk management and sustainable drainage systems.
• Strong written communication skills for technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Support preparation of Sequential and Exception Test documentation.
• Inform site advice using local policy and national standards.
• Contribute to planning strategy discussions.

Skills

Flood risk management

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

IT proficiency

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Geography, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering

Tools

GIS software (QGIS preferred)

AutoCAD

Drainage modeling software (Causeway Flow preferred)

Job description

# Graduate Flood Risk and Drainage ConsultantApply Now » » Graduate Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant**Salary:** £24,000–£26,000 per annum (full-time), depending on qualifications and experience, plus bi-annual performance bonus **Contract:** Permanent **Location:** Crawley, West Sussex* Supporting the preparation of Sequential and Exception Test documentation where required* Applying knowledge of the NPPF, local policy and national standards to inform site advice* Contributing to planning strategy discussions where flood risk constraints influence development proposals* Supporting early-stage site appraisal and constraint analysis to inform development feasibility prior to planning submission* Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. Geography, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering or related subject)* Genuine interest in flood risk management and sustainable drainage systems* Intellectual curiosity and a genuine interest in understanding the underlying mechanisms of flood risk and drainage design, rather than simply applying standard guidance* Strong written communication skills, with the ability to structure clear and defensible technical reports* Willingness to discuss technical findings in internal and client discussions* Comfortable working with technical datasets, maps and modelling outputs* Organised and capable of managing workload across multiple live projects* Analytical and methodical approach to interpreting technical data* Proficiency with IT and GIS software (QGIS preferred)* Commitment to maintaining high professional and QA standards* Willingness to take responsibility for work outputs and engage constructively in technical discussion and review* Exposure to drainage modelling software such as Causeway Flow, MicroDrainage or InfoDrainage (Causeway Flow preferred)* Experience using AutoCAD to prepare technical drawings* Prior internship, placement or relevant work experience* Knowledge of NPPF and TAN15 planning policy and understanding of planning processes in England and Wales* Awareness of or membership with CIWEM* Awareness of emerging AI-assisted tools and experience using them to support research, analysis or drafting, alongside an understanding of their limitations