Sector Lead: Flood Risk & Resilience – Senior Principal

BMT; Leeds; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking a Flood Risk and Resilience Senior Principal Consultant to drive innovative solutions for sustainable development. This role demands expertise in river hydraulics, hydrology, and flood risk modeling, alongside significant experience in project delivery and mentorship. You will work collaboratively in a dynamic team committed to addressing global challenges related to climate change and infrastructure resilience.

Benefits

Private Medical (family coverage)

Enhanced Pension

Flexible Working

Wellbeing Fund

26 Days Annual Leave

Holiday Trading

Retail Vouchers

Professional Subscriptions

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' experience in flood risk and resilience.
• Professional Chartership Status with CIWEM.
• Deep understanding of flood and coastal defense management.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of flood risk and resilience projects.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship.
• Identify emerging trends in flood risk services.

Skills

River hydraulics

River hydrology

Flood risk assessment

Modelling software (TUFLOW, FMP)

Technical proposal writing

Effective communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering Science, Geography, or Environmental Science

Tools

TUFLOW

FMP

Job description

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking a Flood Risk and Resilience Senior Principal Consultant to drive innovative solutions for sustainable development. This role demands expertise in river hydraulics, hydrology, and flood risk modeling, alongside significant experience in project delivery and mentorship. You will work collaboratively in a dynamic team committed to addressing global challenges related to climate change and infrastructure resilience.