Principal Flood Risk Assessor

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Principal Flood Risk Assessor based near Manchester. The role involves managing technical documents and leading projects in a collaborative environment. Candidates should possess a relevant UK degree, Chartered Status, and significant experience in flood risk consultancy. This role also offers competitive benefits and a focus on employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company pension scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Flexible/hybrid working opportunities

CPD with career progression

Inclusive working environment

Focus on wellbeing

Qualifications

• A UK Degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering or Environmental Science.
• Chartered Status with a recognised Professional Body.
• Extensive experience working in a Flood Risk role within a UK consultancy or Local Authority.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical tender submissions including Flood Risk Assessments.
• Prepare and submit technical documents such as reports and calculations.
• Take ownership of projects managing resources and budgets.

Skills

Flood Risk Role Experience

Communication Skills

Project Leadership

Software Proficiency (FEH, WINFAP, etc.)

Education

UK Degree in Civil Engineering or Environmental Science

Chartered Status with a Professional Body

Tools

Flood Modeller

HEC-RAS

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Title: Principal Flood Risk Assessor

Ref. No.: CJD221125G

Location: Based near Manchester

Salary: £50,000 – £60,000

This is an exciting opportunity to join my client, a highly-regarded, eco-conscious Multidisciplinary Consultancy renowned for lending their expertise to an array of projects across the civil, structural, and hydrological landscapes. They are on the lookout for a talented, enthusiastic Principal Flood Risk Assessor committed to overseeing an already-established team of designers and hydrologists at the office based near the diverse, cultural city of Manchester.

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

• Competitive salary
• Company pension scheme
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Flexible/hybrid working opportunities
• A focus on Continuing Professional Development (CPD), with extensive career progression opportunities
• An inclusive, collaborative working environment, with a focus on innovation
• A focus on employees’ mental, physical, and social wellbeing

Responsibilities for the role of Principal Flood Risk Assessor include:

• Managing technical tender submissions, including Flood Risk Assessments (FRA), Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), drainage assessment reports, and similar documents
• Preparing, checking, and submitting technical documents, such as reports, calculations, and models
• Taking ownership of projects, managing resources, budgets, timeframes, and delivery/implementation
• Managing client and other stakeholder relations, across the public and private sectors
• Overseeing the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) of design colleagues
• Identifying Business Development (BD) opportunities
• Enforcing and upholding the relevant industry standards, processes, procedures, and legislation at all times

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

• A UK Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Civil Engineering or Environmental Science (or a similar, relevant discipline)
• Possess Chartered Status with a recognised Professional Body (e.g., CIWEM)
• Extensive experience of working in a Flood Risk role, within a UK-based consultancy setting (or Local Authority)
• Highly proficient in the use of several relevant software systems, including FEH, WINFAP FEH, Flood Modeller, HEC-RAS, AutoCAD, and WinDES
• Experience of leading projects and people
• Outstanding communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills

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

• A UK Master’s Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline
• Highly competent in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite (including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)

If you are interested in the role of Principal Flood Risk Assessor, 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.