Graduate Flood Risk And Drainage Consultant

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

Job summary

A leading multidisciplinary company based near Reading is seeking a Graduate Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant. The position involves engaging with varied projects, producing Flood Risk Assessments, and creating Drainage Strategies using software like MicroDrainage and AutoCAD. Candidates should possess a relevant UK Degree, knowledge of flood risk assessments, and strong communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary and extensive career progression opportunities in an integrated working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Flexible/hybrid working

Career progression opportunities

Collaborative working environment

High-profile projects access

Qualifications

• UK Degree (or equivalent) in Geography or Environmental Science.
• Knowledge of Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Design.
• Interest in flood risk and drainage related to environmental projects.

Responsibilities

• Work on public and private sector projects including renewable energy.
• Produce Flood Risk Assessments and Flood Estimation Reports.
• Create Drainage Strategies, including Sustainable Drainage Systems.

Skills

Flood Risk Assessments

Drainage Strategies

MicroDrainage

AutoCAD

Verbal communication

Written communication

Literacy

Numeracy

Education

UK Degree in Geography, Environmental Science, or related discipline

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

• 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, inducing 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