Principal Flood Risk Assessor in Bolton)

Penguin Recruitment; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A trusted environmental consultancy seeks a Principal Flood Risk Assessor to lead an established team in Bolton. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field, Chartered status, and significant experience in flood risk roles. The position includes managing projects, client relations, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The consultancy offers a competitive salary, flexible working options, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Highly-competitive salary

Company pension scheme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Possibility of flexible/hybrid working

Focus on Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a Flood Risk role.
• Experience leading projects and teams.
• Expertise in relevant software systems.

Responsibilities

• Managing technical tender submissions including Flood Risk Assessments.
• Preparing and submitting reports and technical documents.
• Overseeing resources, budgets, and delivery of projects.

Skills

Flood Risk Assessment

Environmental Impact Assessment

Project Management

Communication skills

Hydrology

Education

UK Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Hydrology, Environmental Management

Chartered Status with a recognised Professional Body

Tools

Flood Modeller

HEC-RAS

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Title: Principal Flood Risk Assessor

Ref. No.: CJD221125E

Location: Based near Bolton

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000

This is a fantastic opportunity to join my client, a trusted, green-minded 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 driven, capable Principal Flood Risk Assessor committed to overseeing an already-established team of designers and hydrologists at the office based near the diverse, industrial town of Bolton.

Benefits

• Highly-competitive salary
• Company pension scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Possibility of flexible/hybrid working
• 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
• Preparing, checking, and submitting reports, calculations, models, and other technical documents
• Taking ownership of projects, overseeing 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, and working to develop these
• Enforcing and upholding the relevant industry standards, processes, procedures, and legislation at all times

Required skills and experience

• A UK Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Hydrology, Environmental Management, 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 design consultancy setting
• 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 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.