Principal Flood Risk Consultant

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Jersey Marine; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a Principal Flood Risk Consultant to lead flood risk management projects across UK locations. The role focuses on hydraulic modelling, hydrology, and GIS, with mentoring responsibilities for junior staff and active involvement in tendering and client engagement.

The position offers a salary of £60,000 - £70,000, with flexible UK locations and opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience delivering flood risk projects with focus on hydraulic modelling.
• Proficient in 1D-2D modelling using InfoWorks ICM, TUFLOW, Flood Modeller and GIS tools.
• Strong leadership with experience guiding technical teams.
• Excellent decision-making and organisational skills.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical work in flood risk management, focusing on hydraulic modelling, hydrology and GIS.
• Mentor and guide junior staff, ensuring QA for technical deliverables.
• Develop and test project solutions for flood mitigation.
• Manage and supervise junior resources, supporting project managers and directors.
• Engage in business development activities, including tendering and client engagement.

Skills

Hydraulic modelling

GIS

InfoWorks ICM

TUFLOW

Flood Modeller

Leadership

Business development

Tools

InfoWorks ICM

TUFLOW

Flood Modeller

Job description

Principal Flood Risk Consultant

Location: Flexible UK Locations

Salary: £60,000 - £70,000

The Opportunity

As a Principal Flood Risk Consultant, you'll collaborate with clients and design teams, leading flood risk management projects in Aviation, Defense, Energy, Cities & Development, Education, Rail, and Water sectors. You'll be part of a Water Management Consultancy practice, where your expertise in hydraulic modelling, hydrology, and GIS will be highly valued.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead technical work in flood risk management, focusing on hydraulic modelling, hydrology, and GIS.
• Mentor and guide junior staff, ensuring quality assurance for technical deliverables.
• Develop and test project solutions for flood mitigation.
• Manage and supervise junior resources, supporting project managers and directors.
• Engage in business development activities, including tendering and client engagement.

Candidate Requirements

• Extensive experience in delivering flood risk projects with a focus on hydraulic modelling.
• Proficient in 1D-2D modelling using InfoWorks ICM, TUFLOW, Flood Modeller, and GIS tools.
• Strong leadership skills with experience in developing and leading technical teams.
• Excellent decision-making abilities and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset.

Why Apply?

This role offers a competitive salary of £60,000 - £70,000, along with opportunities for professional development and flexible working arrangements. You'll have the chance to work on impactful projects and advance your career in a supportive environment.

Company Culture

Our client is a leading multidisciplinary consultancy that values diversity and inclusion. They offer a flexible work culture, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life effectively.

Eligibility to Apply

Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.