Lead EIA Flood Risk Consultant (Hydrology & FRA)

Erm; England; Hybride; GBP 65 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

ERM is seeking a Managing Consultant, EIA Hydrologist / EIA Flood Risk Specialist, to lead technical delivery of flood risk assessments and drainage design within Environmental Impact Assessments and planning applications. You will combine advanced technical delivery with project management and client engagement.

You will manage data collection, hydrological modelling, and liaise with regulators to secure approvals, while mentoring junior team members and contributing to quality assurance.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant subject.
• Proven experience delivering FRAs.
• Strong knowledge of UK planning policy, NPPF, and local authority requirements.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and report writing skills.
• Experience reviewing others' work.
• Experience writing FRA proposals.

Responsabilités

• Lead and deliver Flood Risk Assessments for major projects, ensuring compliance with UK planning policy and regulatory requirements.
• Provide input to EIAs and planning submissions, integrating flood risk and drainage considerations.
• Manage data collection, hydrological modelling, and interpretation of flood mapping and climate change allowances.
• Liaise with regulators (Environment Agency, Lead Local Flood Authorities) and clients to secure approvals.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to technical quality assurance.

Connaissances

FRA delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Report writing

Project management

Leadership

Formation

Degree in hydrology or relevant subject

Outils

FEH

Flood Modeller

HEC-RAS

InfoWorks ICM

ArcGIS

Python/R for data

Description du poste

ERM is seeking a Managing Consultant, EIA Hydrologist / EIA Flood Risk Specialist, to lead technical delivery of flood risk assessments and drainage design within Environmental Impact Assessments and planning applications. You will combine advanced technical delivery with project management and client engagement.

You will manage data collection, hydrological modelling, and liaise with regulators to secure approvals, while mentoring junior team members and contributing to quality assurance.