Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Norwich; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in Norwich seeks a Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant. The role involves managing projects, preparing proposals, and producing assessments while offering extensive career development opportunities and a competitive salary.

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

Generous Annual Leave

Flexible Working Opportunities

Career Progression Support

Qualifications

• Experience with flood risk, flood mitigation, and drainage.
• Chartered Membership of a Professional Body preferred.

Responsibilities

• Managing projects from inception to completion.
• Producing Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategies.
• Line managing a team and overseeing their development.

Skills

Flood Risk

Drainage

Project Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Geography

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroDrainage

AutoCAD

QGIS

Job description

My client, a large, highly-respected Multidisciplinary Consultancy is currently searching for Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant to join their team of engineering and environmental experts, based in the cathedral city of Norwich.

Essential Criteria:

– A Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Geography, Civil Engineering, or similar relevant discipline

– Demonstrable experience within flood risk, flood mitigation, and drainage, including experience with design guidance to align with the relevant regulations and by-laws

– Commercial experience in managing a range of projects

– Experience liaising with a range of clients throughout the public and private sectors, 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:

– Chartered Membership of a Professional Body (or actively working to attain Chartered Status)

– Excellent communication skills and experience with stakeholder management

– The ability to prioritise well and remain flexible, 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 a range of projects, from inception through to 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 a large team in producing conceptual drainage design (incorporating SuDS techniques), and production of the relevant drainage plans

– Reviewing reports, calculations, and drawings prepared by colleagues

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

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

As Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant, you will benefit from a number 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 in the pursuit of Chartership applications

– Involvement with a number of exciting, innovative projects across the civil engineering sector

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.