Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant

Penguin Recruitment; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking a Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant in Liverpool. This permanent role involves managing flood risk assessments, overseeing drainage strategies, and leading a team. Competitive salary, flexible work opportunities, and career progression are provided. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and significant experience in flood risk assessment and drainage design.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company pension scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Health and wellbeing programme

Flexible working opportunities

Training and mentorship

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in producing Flood Risk Assessments.
• Excellent working knowledge of design-based software.
• Analytical mindset and strong technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage production of Flood Risk Assessments and Flood Consequence Assessments.
• Oversee design of Sustainable Drainage Systems and Drainage Strategies.
• Lead projects from conception to delivery.

Skills

Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs)

Water Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA)

Drainage Strategies

Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)

AutoCAD

GIS (ArcGIS, QGIS)

Education

Higher Degree in Environmental Management, Geography, Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroDrainage

InfoWorks

Causeway Flow

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Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant, Liverpool

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Client:

Penguin Recruitment

Location:

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

My client, an innovative, world-leading Multidisciplinary Consultancy, is currently searching for a Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant to join their growing team of specialist consultants in the lively, maritime city of Liverpool.

• Hold a Higher Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Environmental Management, Geography, Civil Engineering (or similar, relevant background)
• Extensive commercial experience of producing Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs)
• Demonstrable experience of delivering Water Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) and flood risk modelling, within a consultancy-based role
• Outstanding working knowledge of developing Drainage Strategies and drainage design
• An acute awareness of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) and the Approving Body (SAB) in Wales
• Excellent working knowledge of a range of design-based softwares, including AutoCAD, Causeway Flow, MicroDrainage, InfoWorks, and other relevant software packages
• Familiarity with the appropriate Geographical Information Systems (GIS), including ArcGIS, QGIS, MapInfo, etc.
• Excellent working knowledge of the relevant Section Agreements (namely S104, S106, etc.)

It would also be beneficial for applicants for the role of Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant to possess the following:

• Prior experience of providing management support to a range of projects
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• An analytical mindset and strong technical skills
• Chartered Status (or actively working toward attaining this)

In your varied new role of Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant, you will join a growing team of consultancy-based experts, with a view to developing and refining your knowledge and skills as you progress through your career. The role will involve a number of exciting responsibilities, including:

• Assisting with, and managing the production of, Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs) and Flood Consequence Assessments (FCAs) across a range of projects
• Overseeing the design of a number of complex Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) and Drainage Strategies
• Submitting successful proposals to SAB within the relevant Local Authorities in Wales
• Overseeing Flood Investigations, particularly in respect to Section 19
• Managing the preparation of feasibility studies and supporting drawings
• Providing the required leadership and mentorship to your colleagues within the wider team
• Leading projects from initial conception through to successful delivery
• Adhering to tight deadlines and budgets, and working closely with your team to ensure work is continually produced to the highest of standards
• Establishing and managing a range of stakeholder and client relations

As a Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant based in Liverpool, you will have access to a wide array of company benefits, including (but not limited to):

• A highly-competitive basic salary and access to a company pension scheme
• Generous annual leave allowance and an excellent work-life balance
• Membership to a company health and wellbeing programme that looks after your physical and mental health
• Flexible working opportunities, including hybrid working
• Access to a close-knit team of colleagues, with the opportunity to make a difference globally
• Training and mentorship, leading to extensive career progression opportunities

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This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.