Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant

Penguin Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multidisciplinary consultancy in Manchester seeks a Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant. The role involves managing Flood Risk Assessments and overseeing drainage design. Candidates should have a higher degree in Environmental Management, extensive experience in flood assessments, and strong technical skills. This position offers competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for hybrid working and career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave

Health and wellbeing programme

Flexible working opportunities

Training and mentorship

Qualifications

• Hold a Higher Degree (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant field.
• Extensive experience in producing Flood Risk Assessments.
• Demonstrable experience of flood risk modelling.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Flood Risk Assessments

Flood modelling

Drainage Strategies

Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)

AutoCAD

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Education

Higher Degree in Environmental Management, Geography, or Civil Engineering

Tools

Causeway Flow

MicroDrainage

InfoWorks

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Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant, Manchester

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Client:

Penguin Recruitment

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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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 industrial, culturally-rich city of Manchester.

• 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 flood risk modelling, and delivering Water Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), within a consultancy-based role
• Outstanding working knowledge of developing Drainage Strategies and drainage design
• Demonstrate an acute awareness of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) and the Approving Body (SAB) in Wales
• Excellent working knowledge of a range of design softwares, including AutoCAD, Causeway Flow, MicroDrainage, InfoWorks, and others
• 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 experts in the field, 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 Manchester, you will have access to an array of company benefits, including:

• 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.