Principal Flood Risk Consultant in Leeds)

Penguin Recruitment; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative consultancy is seeking a Principal to lead a new team of flood risk specialists in Leeds. This exciting role involves managing projects, mentoring team members, and expanding business opportunities across the North West. You'll oversee technical work on flood alleviation, drainage strategies, and wetland restoration. The position offers flexible working, substantial benefits, and opportunities for career development. If you're passionate about flood risk management and ready to take the next step in your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Training Courses

Career Development Opportunities

Substantial Benefits

Qualifications

• Strong academic background in relevant discipline.
• Achieved or close to achieving Chartered status.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of flood risk specialists in Leeds.
• Manage projects and mentor team members.

Skills

Flood Risk Management

Project Management

Hydrology

Civil Engineering

Business Development

Education

Relevant Academic Degree

Chartered Status

Job description

My client, a market-leading, innovative consultancy based in the heart of Manchester, is searching for a Principal to manage and support a small team of flood risk specialists. Hybrid working available.

It is essential that applicants have a strong academic background in a relevant discipline and have achieved or are close to achieving Chartered status. You will also have extensive experience working for a UK-based consultancy specialising in flood risk, hydrology, drainage, or civil engineering.

Applicants are also required to have the drive and determination to develop new business opportunities with clients across the North West, along with experience in project management, promoting company services, and mentoring team members.

This exciting opportunity will allow you to lead a new team based in Leeds. You will be expected to manage projects, mentor and train team members, and review technical work spanning flood risk, SuDS, drainage, natural flood management, climate change, flood alleviation, and wetland restoration schemes across the UK.

You will be responsible for expanding a new team, managing projects, and reviewing technical work.

As an Associate, you will oversee projects including:

1. Flood Alleviation Schemes
2. Wetland Restoration and Natural Flood Risk Management
3. Pollution Incidents and Nutrient Neutrality
4. Drainage Strategies and Drainage Designs
5. Bid Proposals and Business Development

This role offers a competitive salary, substantial benefits, flexible working, training courses, and career development opportunities.

We have many more vacancies available on our website at www.penguinrecruitment.co.uk. This is a permanent position.

Penguin Recruitment operates as a recruitment agency regarding this position.