Principal Flood Risk Engineer – Hybrid & CPD-Driven Growth

Penguin Recruitment; Wigan; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A multidisciplinary consultancy in Wigan seeks a Principal Flood Risk Assessor to manage technical submissions and lead projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Hydrology, Chartered status, and extensive experience in the field. This role offers a competitive salary up to £60,000, along with benefits including flexible working opportunities and a focus on professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company pension scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Flexible/hybrid working opportunities

Focus on Continuing Professional Development

Dynamic working environment

Focus on employee wellbeing

Qualifications

• A UK Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Hydrology, or a similar discipline.
• Chartered status with a recognised Professional Body (e.g., CIWEM).
• Extensive experience in a Flood Risk role within a UK-based design consultancy.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical tender submissions, including Flood Risk Assessments (FRA) and Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA).
• Prepare and submit reports, calculations, models, and other technical documents.
• Take ownership of projects, managing resourcing and budgets.

Skills

Flood Risk Assessment

Environmental Impact Assessment

Project Management

Communication Skills

Education

UK Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Hydrology

Chartered status with a recognised Professional Body

UK Master's Degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

FEH

WINFAP FEH

Flood Modeller

HEC-RAS

AutoCAD

WinDES

Job description

A multidisciplinary consultancy in Wigan seeks a Principal Flood Risk Assessor to manage technical submissions and lead projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Hydrology, Chartered status, and extensive experience in the field. This role offers a competitive salary up to £60,000, along with benefits including flexible working opportunities and a focus on professional development.