Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant in Leeds)

Penguin Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant to join their expert team in Leeds. This exciting role involves managing all phases of flood risk and drainage projects, preparing tenders, and collaborating on innovative drainage designs. The company offers a competitive salary, flexible working options, and opportunities for career progression, making it an ideal environment for professionals looking to advance their careers while contributing to impactful projects across hydrology and energy sectors. If you're passionate about making a difference in flood risk management, this is the role for you.

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

Generous Annual Leave

Flexible Working Options

Career Progression Support

Participation in Innovative Projects

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in flood risk and drainage management.
• Proven project management skills and client liaison experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage all project phases from inception to completion.
• Prepare tenders and oversee Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategies.

Skills

Flood Risk Management

Drainage Design

Project Management

Client Liaison

Commercial Awareness

MicroDrainage

AutoCAD

QGIS

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Geography

Master's Degree in Geography

Tools

MicroDrainage

AutoCAD

QGIS

Job description

My client, a large, accomplished Multidisciplinary Consultancy, is currently seeking a Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant to join their team of expert engineers based in Leeds.

Essential Criteria:

1. A Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Geography or a related discipline (or equivalent relevant experience)
2. Extensive experience in flood risk and drainage, including familiarity with design guidance, laws, and regulations
3. Proven project management experience
4. Experience liaising with clients across the sector and strong commercial awareness
5. Good knowledge of software such as MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage, AutoCAD, QGIS, etc.

Desirable Qualifications:

1. Chartered Membership of a Professional Body (or actively working towards Chartered Status)
2. Excellent communication skills for liaising with colleagues and stakeholders
3. Strong prioritization and time management skills

Role Responsibilities:

1. Managing all project phases from inception to completion
2. Preparing tenders and fee proposals, utilizing technical and commercial expertise
3. Overseeing Flood Risk Assessments, Flood Scoping Reports, and Drainage Strategies
4. Collaborating on conceptual drainage designs, including SuDS techniques, and producing drainage plans
5. Reviewing reports, calculations, and drawings
6. Conducting Flood Risk Appraisals, providing practical risk mitigation, recommendations, and commercial advice
7. Line managing a team and mentoring colleagues' professional development

Benefits:

1. Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
2. Company Pension Scheme
3. Generous Annual Leave
4. Flexible working options
5. Career progression and support for Chartership
6. Participation in innovative projects across hydrology and energy sectors

For more opportunities, visit www.penguinrecruitment.co.uk. This is a permanent role, and Penguin Recruitment acts as a Recruitment Agency for this position.