Hybrid Associate Flood Risk Lead - Projects & Clients

Penguin Recruitment; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive salary

Career progression

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is seeking an Associate Flood Risk Consultant to join its Leeds team. The role covers flood risk, drainage and water management from initial assessment through planning and delivery, with ownership of projects and development of client relationships.

You will work in a collaborative specialist team, supporting junior members and contributing to business development across the UK. The position offers hybrid working and a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in flood risk, drainage or water environment consultancy.
• Experience producing Flood Risk Assessments and drainage strategies.
• Knowledge of UK flood risk policy, planning guidance and related regulations.
• Chartered status or progress towards chartership would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, manage and review Flood Risk Assessments and drainage strategies.
• Provide flood risk and drainage advice for residential, commercial and infrastructure developments.
• Undertake hydraulic modelling and interpret modelling outputs.
• Develop sustainable drainage solutions and assess SuDS proposals.
• Liaise with clients, local authorities, Lead Local Flood Authorities and the Environment Agency.
• Manage projects, programmes and budgets.
• Prepare technical reports, proposals and fee submissions.
• Attend client and project meetings and develop strong client relationships.
• Review technical work and provide guidance to junior consultants.
• Support business development and helping to develop new project opportunities.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams on broader environmental and engineering projects.

Skills

Flood risk

Drainage

Hydraulic modelling

Project management

Mentoring

Education

Civil Engineering

Geography

Environmental Science

Tools

HEC-RAS

GIS

Drainage software

Job description

Penguin Recruitment is seeking an Associate Flood Risk Consultant to join its Leeds team. The role covers flood risk, drainage and water management from initial assessment through planning and delivery, with ownership of projects and development of client relationships.

You will work in a collaborative specialist team, supporting junior members and contributing to business development across the UK. The position offers hybrid working and a competitive salary.