Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant to join their dynamic team in Manchester. This role offers the chance to work on innovative projects across hydrology and energy sectors while managing end-to-end project lifecycles. Candidates will benefit from extensive career development opportunities, including support for professional Chartership applications. The company promotes a flexible working environment and values the professional growth of its employees, making this a fantastic opportunity for those looking to advance their careers in a supportive and collaborative setting.

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

Generous Annual Leave

Flexible Working Opportunities

Career Progression Support

CPD Opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in drainage, flood risk, and flood mitigation.
• Professional Body Chartership preferred or working towards it.

Responsibilities

• Managing projects from inception to completion.
• Producing Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategies.
• Leading the team in conceptual drainage design.

Skills

Drainage Management

Flood Risk Assessment

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Geography

Master’s Degree in Environmental Management

Tools

MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage

AutoCAD

QGIS

Job description

My client, a well-respected, diverse Multidisciplinary Consultancy is currently searching for Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant to join their team of expert engineers, based in the multicultural city of Manchester.

Essential Criteria:

– A Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Geography, Environmental Management, or similar discipline

– Extensive experience within drainage, flood risk, and flood mitigation, including experience with design guidance to align with regulated industry standards

– Demonstrable experience in managing projects

– Experience liaising with a range of public and private sector clients, and an acute commercial awareness

– Good working knowledge of software packages, including MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage, AutoCAD, QGIS (and other GIS software), etc.

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

– Professional Body Chartership (or actively working to attain Chartered Status)

– Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

– The ability to prioritise well, with good time management abilities

In your new role of Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant, you will join a team of well-respected experts in the field, with extensive opportunities to develop your career through Continuing Professional Development (CPD). The role will involve a number of responsibilities, including:

– Managing projects in their entirety, from inception through to overall completion

– Preparation of fee proposals and tenders, making use of both technical and commercial experience

– Producing Flood Risk Assessments, Flood Scoping Reports, and Drainage Strategies

– Leading the wider team in producing conceptual drainage design (incorporating SuDS techniques), and production of the relevant drainage plans

– Reviewing reports, calculations, and drawings

– Completing Flood Risk Appraisals for clients, providing practical risk mitigation, recommendations, and advice

– Line managing a team of colleagues, with a commitment to encouraging their professional development

As Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant, you will have access to a multitude of company benefits, including the following:

– A competitive basic salary, rising with experience

– Company Pension Scheme

– Generous Annual Leave allowance

– Opportunities for flexible working, with the potential for hybrid working arrangements

– Extensive career progression opportunities, and support for Chartership applications

– Involvement with a number of exciting, innovative projects across the hydrology and energy sectors

If you are interested in applying for the role of Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant, please contact me directly by calling 01792 957388, or by emailing [e-mail]. Please also visit our website, www.penguinrecruitment.co.uk, to view a range of other available vacancies.

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