Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant in Glasgow)

Penguin Recruitment; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking a Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant in Glasgow. The role includes managing a team, conducting flood risk assessments, and enhancing business development. Candidates should have a UK degree in a related field and experience in a consultancy setting. The company offers a highly-competitive salary and benefits including hybrid working opportunities.

Benefits

Highly-competitive salary

Generous annual leave allowance

Hybrid/flexible working opportunities

Inclusive working environment

Extensive training and career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a flood risk and drainage role within a UK consultancy.
• Demonstrable experience managing people and projects.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and GIS software.

Responsibilities

• Seek to win new projects for the company.
• Manage a team of technical professionals.
• Conduct Flood Risk Assessments and design drainage strategies.

Skills

Business Development

Communication Skills

Team Management

Flood Risk Assessment

Drainage Strategy Development

Education

UK Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Tools

MicroDrainage

AutoCAD

QGIS

Job description

Job Title: Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant

Ref. No.: CJD221125B

Location: Glasgow

Salary: £55,000 - £60,000

This is a rare opportunity to join my client, a trusted, eco-conscious Multidisciplinary Consultancy known for lending their expertise to a diverse range of projects across the planning, environmental, and engineering fields. They are actively searching for a talented, enthusiastic Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant who is committed to enhancing business development by winning new and exciting projects within the flood risk and drainage sector. The role will be based in the lively, cultural city of Glasgow.

Benefits for the role of Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant include (but are not limited to):

• Highly-competitive salary
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Hybrid/flexible working opportunities
• An inclusive working environment
• Access to a range of interesting projects across the region
• Extensive training and career progression opportunities
• Genuine opportunities to shape the direction of the company's development

Responsibilities for the role of Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant include:

• Proactively seeking to win new projects for the company, capitalising on Business Development (BD) opportunities
• Managing a team of technical professionals within the field
• Conducting Flood Risk Assessments (FRA) and designing Drainage Strategies, including Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS), in support of planning applications
• Completing Hydrological and Flood Risk Chapters of Environmental Impact Assessments, Nutrient Neutrality, and ESG factors
• Attending site visits, writing comprehensive reports, and analysing data
• Using the appropriate software packages (including MicroDrainage, Causeway Flow, etc.) to inform and produce designs and other technical documents
• Working with AutoCAD to develop conceptual drainage systems
• Producing flood risk maps within QGIS (or similar)
• Establishing and maintaining excellent working relationships with clients and stakeholders across the public and private sectors

Required skills and experience for the role of Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant include:

• A UK Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a similar, relevant field
• Experience of having won projects, contributing to business development
• Considerable experience of working in a flood risk and drainage role, within a UK consultancy setting
• Extensive experience of authoring Flood Risk Assessments and producing Drainage Strategies
• Demonstrable experience in managing people and projects
• Good working knowledge of MicroDrainage, InfoDrainage, Causeway Flow, TUFLOW, and similar software systems
• Keen proficiency in the use of AutoCAD and GIS software systems
• Excellent understanding of the Microsoft Office Suite
• Outstanding communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Experience of managing relations with clients and other stakeholders
• Dedication to your own Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Possess a full, valid UK Driving Licence

Desirable skills and experience for the role of Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant include:

• An understanding of relevant planning policy, procedures, and regulatory processes within the industry
• Prior experience of producing technical reports for flood modelling studies
• Good knowledge of hydraulic modelling for rivers, surface water, and/or sewer drainage
• Actively working to attain Chartered Status

If you are interested in the role of Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant, please do not hesitate to contact Caroline Davis at Penguin Recruitment. Please also see our website for a range of other roles currently available. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a recruitment agency in respect to this vacancy.