Lead Flood Risk Consultant – Modelling | Mentoring | Flexible

Penguin Recruitment; Ringway; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is seeking a Principal Flood Risk Consultant to deliver high-quality flood risk projects from Manchester. You will lead hydraulic modelling and GIS work, guide junior staff, and collaborate with clients and design teams to achieve robust project outcomes.

The role requires extensive experience in flood risk analysis, strong leadership, and the ability to manage multiple projects while driving business development and client engagement.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in flood risk analysis and project delivery.
• Proficient in 1D-2D modelling and GIS software.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Ability to make robust decisions and work independently.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Organised and capable of managing multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical work in hydraulic modelling, hydrology, and GIS.
• Oversee flood risk assessments using TUFLOW, Flood Modeller, ESTRY, and InfoWorks ICM.
• Ensure quality assurance for technical deliverables.
• Mentor and guide junior staff in flood risk management.
• Develop and test flood mitigation concepts.
• Manage and supervise junior resources.
• Support project managers with project procedures and financial control.
• Engage in business development activities, including tendering and client engagement.

Skills

Hydraulic modelling

Hydrology

GIS

Mentoring

Leadership

Project delivery

Tools

TUFLOW

Flood Modeller

ESTRY

InfoWorks ICM

Job description

Penguin Recruitment is seeking a Principal Flood Risk Consultant to deliver high-quality flood risk projects from Manchester. You will lead hydraulic modelling and GIS work, guide junior staff, and collaborate with clients and design teams to achieve robust project outcomes.

The role requires extensive experience in flood risk analysis, strong leadership, and the ability to manage multiple projects while driving business development and client engagement.