Graduate Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant in Reading)

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

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy is seeking a Graduate Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant based near Reading. This role offers a variety of project opportunities in both public and private sectors, with responsibilities including producing Flood Risk Assessments and developing Drainage Strategies. Successful candidates will possess a degree in a relevant field and software proficiency in MicroDrainage and AutoCAD. The role promises extensive career growth and a competitive salary.

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 environment

Access to high-profile projects

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Good knowledge of Flood Risk Assessments

Drainage Strategies

Drainage Design

Proficient in MicroDrainage

Proficient in AutoCAD

Outstanding verbal and written communication skills

Good literacy and numeracy skills

Keen interest in flood risk and drainage

Education

UK Degree in Geography, Environmental Science, or similar

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 of Graduate Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant

• 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 for the role of Graduate Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant

• 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 for the role of Graduate Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant

• 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 for the role of Graduate Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant

• 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.