Principal Flood Risk Assessor in Warrington)

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

Job summary

A reputable multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking a Principal Flood Risk Assessor to lead a team focusing on flood risk assessments near Warrington. The ideal candidate will possess a UK degree in Civil Engineering and have extensive experience in flood risk roles. This position offers a competitive salary and an emphasis on professional development and collaborative work. Hybrid working options are available.

Benefits

Highly-competitive salary

Company pension scheme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Possibility of flexible/hybrid working

Focus on Continuing Professional Development

Inclusive working environment

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a Flood Risk role within a UK-based design consultancy.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience leading projects and teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical tender submissions including Flood Risk Assessments.
• Prepare, check, and submit technical documents.
• Take ownership of projects managing resources and delivery.
• Oversee Continuing Professional Development of colleagues.

Skills

Flood Risk Assessment

Technical Report Writing

Communication Skills

Project Management

Software Proficiency

Education

UK Degree in Civil Engineering, Hydrology, or Environmental Management

Chartered Status (e.g., CIWEM)

Tools

FEH

WINFAP FEH

Flood Modeller

HEC-RAS

AutoCAD

WinDES

Job description

Job Title: Principal Flood Risk Assessor

Ref. No.: CJD221125F

Location: Based near Warrington

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000

This is a superb opportunity to join my client, a well-respected, forward-thinking 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 thriving, industrial town of Warrington.

Benefits

• Highly-competitive salary (commensurate with qualifications, skills, and experience)
• 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 innovative thinking
• 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 reports, calculations, models, and other such technical documents
• 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, 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 Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Civil Engineering, Hydrology, or 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.