Principal Flood Risk Consultant

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consultancy is seeking a Principal Flood Risk & Drainage Consultant to join their team in London or other UK locations. The role involves leading flood risk projects, managing client relationships, and mentoring junior staff. The company offers a competitive salary, flexible hybrid working, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working

Competitive salary

Pension benefits

Professional development support

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering flood risk projects and assessments.
• Knowledge of UK flood risk policies such as NPPF, SPP, and TAN15.
• Chartered status with CIWEM or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects supporting planning applications including flood risk assessment.
• Mentor junior staff and ensure project delivery within time and budget.
• Manage low-risk projects and liaise with stakeholders.

Skills

Report writing

Presentation skills

Communication

Teamwork

Stakeholder liaison

Environmental knowledge

Flexibility

Education

Degree in a relevant field

Tools

Micro Drainage

ArcGIS

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Principal Flood Risk & Drainage Consultant

LOCATIONS: London, Manchester, Leeds, Bristol, or Newcastle

REWARDS: Excellent salary package & flexible hybrid working

Overview

Our client is a leading global business and one of the UK’s largest and fastest-growing multi-disciplinary consultancies, renowned for their broad capabilities. They have an exciting opportunity for a Principal or Associate Flood Risk Consultant to join their flood risk and drainage team, based in one of the specified offices. The role offers flexible hybrid working arrangements to support a good work/life balance.

The team handles a variety of major infrastructure projects for both private and public sectors across different development areas.

About the role

The successful candidate will lead projects and proposals supporting planning applications, including flood risk assessments, due diligence, drainage strategies, drainage design and modelling, environmental water assessments, and inputs into Environmental Impact Assessments. Projects can be UK-wide, ranging from £2k to £100M, covering sectors such as defence, transport, local government, healthcare, education, commercial, industrial, and residential development.

You will work independently and proactively from project inception through to delivery, collaborating with senior colleagues. Responsibilities include supporting project managers, managing low-risk projects, and client-facing roles to develop your career. Mentoring junior staff and working with clients to ensure project delivery within time and budget are also key aspects.

About you

Candidates should demonstrate:

• Experience in delivering flood risk projects and assessments supporting planning processes
• Knowledge of UK flood risk policies such as NPPF, SPP, and TAN15
• Experience liaising with stakeholders including clients, LLFA, EA, and water companies
• Proficiency in report writing and presentations
• Development of drainage strategies, SUDs, and solutions referencing guidance documents like the SuDS Manual
• Experience in discharging conditions for planning applications
• Experience with Water Framework Directive assessments
• Advising on flood risk schemes considering environmental, ecological, and geomorphological factors
• Proficiency in Micro Drainage/Info Drainage software
• Experience in peer review processes
• IT skills including ArcGIS, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office
• Preparation of proposals and assistance with large bids

Educational requirements include a degree in a relevant field and chartered status with CIWEM or equivalent. Essential qualities include strong interpersonal and communication skills, independence, collaboration, and a commitment to health and safety. The candidate should be enthusiastic, flexible, a team player, and eager to support junior team members. A full UK driving license and a desire for professional growth are also essential.

Rewards

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful company offering a competitive salary, pension, benefits, and professional development opportunities. The company values its employees' expertise and dedication, fostering a collaborative, flexible environment that supports career progression and skill enhancement.