Principal Flood Risk Consultant

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Tyseley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Employee resource groups

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is partnering with a leading consultancy to recruit a Principal Flood Risk Consultant based in Birmingham. You will lead flood risk management projects across the UK, specialising in hydraulic modelling and GIS, while mentoring junior staff and ensuring quality assurance.

You will engage with clients in sectors such as aviation, defense, and water, oversee technical work in 1D-2D modelling, coordinate tendering, and contribute to business development.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in flood risk analysis and project delivery.
• Proficient in 1D/2D modelling using InfoWorks ICM, TUFLOW, Flood Modeller.
• Strong GIS skills: ArcGIS, QGIS, MapInfo.
• Leadership experience in developing technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical work in hydraulic modelling, hydrology, and GIS.
• Mentor and guide junior staff in flood risk management.
• Ensure quality assurance for technical deliverables.
• Develop and test project solutions for flood mitigation.
• Manage and supervise junior resources.
• Support project managers with financial and change control.
• Engage in business development activities, including tendering and client engagement.

Skills

InfoWorks ICM

TUFLOW

Flood Modeller

ArcGIS

QGIS

MapInfo

Leadership

Decision making

Job description

Principal Flood Risk Consultant

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £60,000 - £72,000

Join a leading consultancy as a Principal Flood Risk Consultant and play a pivotal role in shaping flood risk management projects across the UK. With a focus on hydraulic modelling and GIS, you'll lead technical work and mentor junior staff.

The Opportunity

As a Principal Flood Risk Consultant, you'll collaborate with clients and design teams in sectors like Aviation, Defense, and Water. You'll lead flood risk management projects, ensuring quality assurance and developing innovative solutions for flood mitigation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead technical work in hydraulic modelling, hydrology, and GIS.
• Mentor and guide junior staff in flood risk management.
• Ensure quality assurance for technical deliverables.
• Develop and test project solutions for flood mitigation.
• Manage and supervise junior resources.
• Support project managers with financial and change control.
• Engage in business development activities, including tendering and client engagement.

Candidate Requirements

• Extensive experience in flood risk analysis and project delivery.
• Proficient in 1D-2D modelling using InfoWorks ICM, TUFLOW, and Flood Modeller.
• Strong skills in GIS (ArcGIS, QGIS, MapInfo).
• Experience in hydrological assessment and UK hydrology.
• Leadership experience in developing technical teams.
• Strong decision-making and organisational abilities.

Company Culture

A leading multidisciplinary consultancy committed to diversity and inclusion, offering a supportive environment where everyone can thrive. Flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups are available to support all employees.

Eligibility to Apply

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