Principal / Associate Drainage and Flood Consultant

Access Talent Group; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning environmental consultancy seeks a dynamic Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant at Principal/Associate Director level. This exciting role involves leading complex projects across various sectors, mentoring junior team members, and developing your own team in the South West region. You will prepare and review Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategies, ensuring high-quality standards while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Join a forward-thinking organization where your expertise will drive sustainable solutions and contribute to the growth of the consultancy. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of UK flood risk policy and guidance.
• Strong experience producing and reviewing complex FRAs and drainage strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategies.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to their professional growth.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for innovative solutions.

Skills

Flood Risk Assessment (FRA)

Drainage Strategies

Project Management

Communication Skills

Knowledge of UK flood risk policy

Mentoring

Tools

InfoDrainage

AutoCAD

GIS

Job description

Principal / Associate Drainage and Flood Consultant

Reference: CG378

Sector: Civil & Structural Engineering, Ecology and Environmental

Working Hours: (BST: 8:00 - 18:00 (Mon/Thurs) 8:00 - 16:00 (Fri))

Access Talent group are currently recruiting for an award-winning Environmental consultancy in their head office in Bristol. We’re seeking a Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant at a Principal/Associate Director level to join our dynamic and forward-thinking team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead complex projects in the property, renewable energy, and aviation sectors, while mentoring and supporting junior team members. This is an opportunity to develop and lead your own team within the South West region. You will have guidance and management from the Technical Director in London with autonomy to deliver, win work, and build a Water consultancy team.

You’ll be responsible for preparing and reviewing Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs) and Drainage Strategies, including leading on strategic sites from initial feasibility to planning submission and discharge of conditions. You'll work across multiple consenting regimes, including Development Consent Orders (DCOs) and Town and Country Planning applications. You will work within the Renewable Energy, Residential Infrastructure, and EA sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategies for a variety of projects.
• Design and integrate SuDS schemes and flood mitigation strategies within masterplans.
• Provide expert advice to clients, clearly communicating flood risk and drainage-related opportunities and constraints.
• Manage and review technical reports, ensuring a high standard of quality.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions.
• Mentor and guide junior team members, contributing to their professional growth.
• Contribute to bid preparation and business development to support the growth of the company.

Required Experience

• In-depth knowledge of UK flood risk policy and guidance, including the NPPF and SuDS Manual.
• Ability to identify and communicate flood risk and drainage constraints at development sites.
• Strong experience producing and reviewing complex FRAs and drainage strategies.
• Excellent project management and communication skills to engage with clients and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in InfoDrainage (or other drainage modelling software), AutoCAD, and GIS.
• Experience with bid preparation and business development activities.
• Strong written skills, with the ability to produce and review concise, high-quality reports.

If you are an experienced Senior, Principal, or established Associate within the flood risk and Drainage strategies sector who is looking to build and develop their own team in the South West, please contact Cameron Green on 02380981322 or Email [e-mail].