Graduate Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

An industry-leading recruitment agency is searching for a Graduate Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant to join a multidisciplinary company based near Reading. The ideal candidate will hold a UK degree in Geography or Environmental Science and possess expertise in Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategies. This role offers a competitive salary and the chance to work on exciting projects within a collaborative environment. A driving license and interest in climate change are desirable.

Benefits

Highly-competitive salary

Company Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Flexible/hybrid working opportunities

Extensive career progression

Collaborative working environment

Exciting, high-profile projects

Qualifications

• A UK Degree (or equivalent) in Geography, Environmental Science, or a cognate discipline.
• Proficient in Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Design.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work on projects in public and private sectors, including residential and renewable energy.
• Produce technical documents, including Flood Risk Assessments.
• Create Drainage Strategies with Sustainable Drainage Systems.

Skills

Flood Risk Assessments

Drainage Strategies

MicroDrainage

AutoCAD

Verbal communication skills

Numeracy skills

Education

UK Degree in Geography or Environmental Science

Tools

MicroDrainage

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Title: Graduate Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant

Ref. No.: CJD1012C25

Location: Based near Reading

Salary: £26,000 – £27,000

This is a wonderful opportunity to join my client, an industry‑leading, environmentally‑minded Multidisciplinary Company, renowned for lending their expertise to the transport, infrastructure, and environmental landscapes. They are currently on the lookout for a capable, passionate Graduate Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant who is willing to take on a variety of projects alongside an established team of professionals, based near the richly‑cultural, highly‑sought‑after town of Reading.

Benefits for the role

• A highly‑competitive salary
• Company Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Opportunities for flexible/hybrid working
• Extensive career progression opportunities
• A close‑knit team, within a collaborative working environment
• Access to an array of exciting, high‑profile projects

Responsibilities

• Working on projects across the public and private sectors, including residential, commercial, and retail developments, as well as renewable energy projects
• Producing technical documents, including Flood Risk Assessments (FRA) and Flood Estimation Reports
• Creating Drainage Strategies, including Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)
• Using software such as MicroDrainage and AutoCAD to produce technical work

Required skills and experience

• A UK Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Geography, Environmental Science, or a cognate discipline
• Good knowledge of Flood Risk Assessments, Drainage Strategies, and Drainage Design
• Proficient in the use of MicroDrainage and AutoCAD (as well as similar software systems)
• Basic knowledge of Hydraulic Modelling
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Good literacy and numeracy skills, particularly when applied to report writing
• A keen interest in flood risk and drainage, and their importance in environmental and engineering projects

Desirable skills and experience

• Hold a full, valid UK Driving Licence
• A keen interest in climate change and its effects on water‑based environments

If you are interested in the role of Graduate Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant, please do not hesitate to contact Caroline Davis at Penguin Recruitment. Please also see our website for a range of other roles currently available. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a recruitment agency in respect to this vacancy.