Principal Flood Risk And Drainage Consultant

Penguin Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking an experienced Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant to lead business development efforts and deliver key projects in flood risk management. The role is based in London, offering a competitive salary and hybrid working options. Ideal candidates should have a UK degree in Civil Engineering and significant experience in producing Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategies.

Benefits

Highly-competitive salary

Generous annual leave

Flexible working opportunities

Training and career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in flood risk and drainage roles in a UK consultancy setting.
• Proven track record in business development and project management.
• Strong proficiency in GIS software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Win new projects and manage business development opportunities.
• Produce Flood Risk Assessments and design Drainage Strategies.
• Manage a team of technical professionals within the field.

Skills

Business Development

Flood Risk Assessments

Drainage Strategies

Managing teams

Communication skills

Education

UK Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroDrainage

AutoCAD

QGIS

Job description

Job Title: Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant

Ref. No.: CJD(phone number removed)C

Location: London

Salary: £55,000 - £60,000

This is a hugely exciting opportunity to join my client, a well‑respected, sustainably‑minded Multidisciplinary Consultancy known for lending their expertise to a diverse range of projects across the planning, environmental, and engineering fields. They are currently seeking a capable, experienced Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant who is committed to enhancing business development by winning new and exciting projects within the flood risk and drainage sector. The role will be based in the thriving, diverse Capital City of London.

Benefits for the role of Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant include (but are not limited to):

• Highly‑competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Hybrid/flexible working opportunities
• An inclusive working environment, with a focus on fresh, innovative thinking
• Access to a range of interesting projects across the region
• Extensive training and career progression opportunities
• Genuine opportunities to shape the future direction of the company

Responsibilities for the role of Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant include:

• Proactively endeavouring to win new projects for the company, capitalising on all Business Development (BD) opportunities
• Managing a team of technical professionals within the field
• Producing Flood Risk Assessments (FRA) and designing Drainage Strategies, including Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS), in support of planning applications
• Completing Hydrological and Flood Risk Chapters of Environmental Impact Assessments, Nutrient Neutrality, and ESG factors
• Visiting sites, writing comprehensive reports, and analysing data
• Using the appropriate software packages (including MicroDrainage, Causeway Flow, etc.) to inform and produce designs and other technical documents
• Working with AutoCAD to develop conceptual drainage systems
• Producing flood risk maps within QGIS (or similar)
• Establishing and maintaining excellent working relationships with clients and stakeholders across the public and private sectors

Required skills and experience for the role of Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant include:

• A UK Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a similar, relevant field
• Experience of having won projects, contributing to business development
• Considerable experience of working in a flood risk and drainage role, within a UK consultancy setting
• Extensive experience of authoring Flood Risk Assessments and producing Drainage Strategies
• Demonstrable experience in managing people and projects
• Good working knowledge of MicroDrainage, InfoDrainage, Causeway Flow, TUFLOW, and similar software systems
• Keen proficiency in the use of AutoCAD and GIS software systems
• Excellent understanding of the Microsoft Office Suite
• Outstanding communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Experience of managing relations with clients and other stakeholders
• Dedication to your own Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Possess a full, valid UK Driving Licence

Desirable skills and experience for the role of Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant include:

• A UK Master's Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Civil Engineering, Hydrology, or similar
• An understanding of relevant planning policy, procedures, and regulatory processes within the industry
• Prior experience of producing technical reports for flood modelling studies
• Good knowledge of hydraulic modelling for rivers, surface water, and/or sewer drainage
• Actively working to attain Chartered Status

If you are interested in the role of Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant, please do not hesitate to contact Caroline Davis at Penguin Recruitment. Please also see our website for a range of other roles currently available. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a recruitment agency in respect to this vacancy