Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant Specialist

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

Job summary

A leading consultancy in environmental engineering in Liverpool is looking for a Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant to join their innovative team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in civil engineering or environmental science and proven experience in business development and project management. This role offers an attractive salary, opportunities for hybrid working, and the chance to work on diverse projects across the planning and environmental sectors. Suitable applicants should hold a UK driving license and be dedicated to their professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave

Training and career progression opportunities

Flexible working hours

Inclusive working environment

Qualifications

• A UK degree in civil engineering or related field.
• Demonstrable experience in business development and project winning.
• Extensive experience in flood risk and drainage consultancy.

Responsibilities

• Win new projects and contribute to business development.
• Manage a team of technical experts.
• Conduct flood risk assessments and produce drainage strategies.

Skills

Flood risk assessment

Business development

Team management

Communications

Software proficiency (MicroDrainage, AutoCAD)

Education

UK degree in civil engineering, environmental science, geography, etc.

Tools

MicroDrainage

AutoCAD

GIS software

Causeway Flow

Job description

Job Title: Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant

Ref. No.: CJD0301B26

Location: Liverpool

Salary: 55,000 - 60,000

This is a brilliant opportunity to join my client, a green‑minded, innovative multidisciplinary consultancy known for lending their expertise to an array of projects across the planning, environmental, and engineering landscapes. They are actively seeking a talented, enthusiastic Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant who is committed to enhancing business development (BD) by proactively winning new projects within the flood risk and drainage sectors. The role will be based in the beautiful, portside city of Liverpool.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Opportunities for hybrid/flexible working
• An inclusive working environment that champions collaborative thinking
• Access to a number of interesting projects across the local region and beyond
• Training and career progression opportunities
• Opportunities to proactively shape the future development of the company

Responsibilities

• Proactively seeking to win new projects for the company, furthering business development (BD)
• Managing a team of technical experts within the sector
• Undertaking flood risk assessments (FRA) and producing drainage strategies, including sustainable drainage systems (SuDS)
• Completing hydrological and flood risk chapters of environmental impact assessments, nutrient neutrality, and ESG factors
• Conducting site visits, analysing/interpreting relevant data, and producing technical documents (such as reports, etc.)
• Using the appropriate software packages (including MicroDrainage, Causeway Flow, etc.) to inform and produce designs and other technical documents
• Working with AutoCAD to design conceptual drainage systems
• Generating flood risk maps within QGIS (or similar software packages)
• Establishing and maintaining excellent working relationships with clients and other stakeholders

Required skills and experience

• A UK degree (or equivalent qualification) in civil engineering, environmental science, geography, etc.
• Demonstrable experience of winning projects and contributing to business development (BD)
• Extensive experience of working in a flood risk and drainage role within a UK‑based consultancy setting
• Considerable experience of authoring flood risk assessments and producing drainage strategies
• Prior experience in managing people and projects
• Proficient in the use of a variety of relevant software systems, including MicroDrainage, InfoDrainage, Causeway Flow, TUFLOW, etc.
• Good working knowledge 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

• Chartered status, or actively working to attain this
• 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

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.