Principal Flood Risk Assessor

Penguin Recruitment; Ringway; 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 successful candidate will manage technical tender submissions and lead a team of designers. Applicants should have a degree in Civil Engineering or Environmental Science and Chartered Status with a recognized body. Experience in a consultancy setting is essential, alongside proficiency in industry-related software. This permanent role offers a competitive salary and hybrid working opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company pension scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Flexible/hybrid working opportunities

Focus on Continuing Professional Development

Inclusive working environment

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a Flood Risk role within a consultancy or Local Authority.
• Experience leading projects and managing teams.
• Proficient in relevant software systems.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical tender submissions and Flood Risk Assessments.
• Prepare and submit technical documents.
• Oversee project management including resources and budgets.
• Manage client relations across public and private sectors.
• Support the Continuing Professional Development of colleagues.

Skills

Flood Risk Assessment

Environmental Impact Assessment

Project Management

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

UK Degree in Civil Engineering or Environmental Science

Chartered Status with a recognised Professional Body

Tools

Flood Modeller

AutoCAD

HEC-RAS

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Principal Flood Risk Assessor

Ref. No.: CJD(phone number removed)G

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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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, 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.