Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant

ZipRecruiter; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm located in Liverpool is seeking a Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant. The role involves managing Flood Risk Assessments and overseeing drainage design projects. Ideal candidates will have a relevant Higher Degree and extensive experience in flood risk consultancy. The company offers competitive salaries, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities for training and career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary and pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Health and wellbeing program membership

Flexible, hybrid working opportunities

Training and career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive commercial experience in producing Flood Risk Assessments.
• Outstanding working knowledge of drainage design and strategies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing production of Flood Risk Assessments and Flood Consequence Assessments.
• Overseeing the design of complex Sustainable Drainage Systems.
• Providing leadership and mentorship within the team.

Skills

Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs)

Water Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA)

Drainage Strategies

Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

Education

Higher Degree in Environmental Management, Geography, or Civil Engineering

Tools

Causeway Flow

MicroDrainage

InfoWorks

Job description

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.

Essential Criteria:

• 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 software, 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.)

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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)

Role Responsibilities:

• 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 complex Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) and Drainage Strategies
• Submitting successful proposals to SAB within relevant Local Authorities in Wales
• Overseeing Flood Investigations, especially Section 19 investigations
• Managing the preparation of feasibility studies and supporting drawings
• Providing leadership and mentorship within the wider team
• Leading projects from conception to delivery
• Adhering to deadlines and budgets, ensuring high standards of work
• Establishing and managing stakeholder and client relations

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and pension scheme
• Generous annual leave and work-life balance
• Membership to health and wellbeing programs
• Flexible, hybrid working opportunities
• Access to a collaborative team environment
• Training and career progression opportunities

If interested, apply now or contact us directly via email or phone. Visit our website for more information.