Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multidisciplinary consultancy based in Wrexham is seeking a Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant. The successful candidate will manage flood risk assessments, design drainage strategies, and provide leadership within a growing team. The role offers competitive salary, flexible working, and opportunities for career progression. Interested applicants can apply via email.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Health and wellbeing programme

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive experience producing Flood Risk Assessments.
• Experience in delivering Water Environmental Impact Assessments and flood risk modelling.
• Knowledge of Sustainable Drainage Systems and the Approving Body in Wales.

Responsibilities

• Manage the production of Flood Risk Assessments and Flood Consequence Assessments.
• Design complex Sustainable Drainage Systems and Drainage Strategies.
• Oversee Flood Investigations and manage stakeholder relations.

Skills

Flood Risk Assessments

Water Environmental Impact Assessments

Drainage Strategies

Sustainable Drainage Systems

AutoCAD

GIS

Education

Higher Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Management, or Geography

Tools

AutoCAD

Causeway Flow

MicroDrainage

InfoWorks

ArcGIS

QGIS

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 charming, historical city of Wrexham, North Wales.

Essential Criteria:

• Hold a Higher Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Civil Engineering, Environmental Management, or Geography (or similar, relevant discipline)
• 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 specialists, with a view to developing and refining your knowledge and skills as you progress through your career. The role will involve a diverse range of 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 Wrexham, you will have access to a number 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

If you are interested in the role of Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant, apply now! Please do not hesitate to contact me directly by emailing [e-mail], or by calling 01792 957388.

Please also visit our website, Penguin Recruitment Consultants | Specialist Recruitment, 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.