Principal Drainage & Flood Risk Consultant (London)

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established environmental services consultancy is seeking a Principal Flood Risk & Drainage Engineer to join their dynamic team in London. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on innovative projects, including large-scale solar farms and complex logistics parks. With a focus on collaboration and knowledge-sharing, you will be involved in technical reviews, project management, and mentoring junior staff. The company promotes a hybrid working model, allowing for flexibility while ensuring a supportive environment for professional growth. If you are passionate about flood risk management and drainage solutions, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

25 days annual leave

Support for Chartership application

Employee Assistance Programme

Cashback and discounts on purchases

Qualifications

• Experience in UK consulting for flood risk and drainage is essential.
• Chartered status or working towards it is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical reviews of Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategies.
• Manage projects, fee proposals, and tenders.
• Mentor staff and support their professional development.

Skills

Flood Risk Assessment

Drainage Strategies

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Mentoring

Commercial Awareness

Education

Chartered Membership (CIWEM/ICE)

Tools

MicroDrainage

InfoDrainage

AutoCAD

QGIS

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Principal Drainage & Flood Risk Consultant (London)

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Consulting

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

13.04.2025

Expiry Date:

28.05.2025

Job Description:

Role: Principal Flood Risk & Drainage Engineer
Type: Mostly home-based, with one day from the office per week minimum. Full-time, Permanent.
Location: London

We're looking for a Principal Flood Risk & Drainage Engineer in London.

Rewards:

• Truly hybrid and flexible working, with up to 4 days per week working from home if desired.
• 25 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave.
• Support in application for Chartership-CIWEM/ICE.
• Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling services and legal assistance.
• Cashback and discounts on purchases and events, from a range of brands and services, including gym membership and restaurant deals.

About:

Our partnered company is a technology-led environmental services consultancy, providing a one-stop-shop range of services to developer clients. Some of their recent projects include one of the UK's largest solar farms and complex logistics parks.

Joining an established team of hundreds of experts across all major disciplines of environmental technical services, you will experience interdisciplinary collaboration and knowledge-sharing opportunities like never before, as well as hands-on project exposure to the industry's most challenging frontiers, including supporting the development of new sustainable energy sites.

Responsibilities:

• Undertaking technical review of Flood Risk Assessments, Drainage Strategies, and Flood Scoping Reports;
• Project management, fee proposals, and tenders;
• Supporting staff in their undertaking of conceptual drainage design (incorporating SuDS);
• Management and completion of Flood Risk Appraisals for investors and pension funds;
• Product development and completion of other flood risk and drainage projects for existing and new and emerging markets, such as nutrient neutrality;
• Building relationships with clients; and
• Mentoring and line management of staff within the team to support their professional development.

Requirements:

• UK consulting experience in flood risk and drainage;
• Experience of using MicroDrainage / InfoDrainage or equivalent software (preferable);
• Experience of using AutoCAD (preferable);
• Experience using QGIS or other GIS software;
• Desirable to be a Chartered Member of a professional body, or actively working towards Chartered status;
• Significant commercial awareness.

Interested? Please apply with your CV or contact Will Herman on 07581619823 for further discussion.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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