Senior Consultant - Flood Risk & Drainage in Bristol)

Penguin Recruitment; Bristol; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected environmental consultancy in Bristol is seeking a Senior Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant to lead flood risk assessments, develop drainage strategies, and provide technical input on multidisciplinary projects. The ideal candidate has over four years of experience and proficiency in InfoDrainage and SuDS design. The role offers a flexible working environment and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working

Healthcare

Enhanced pension

CPD opportunities

Structured progression

Qualifications

• Minimum four years' experience in flood risk and drainage planning.
• Strong user of InfoDrainage and experienced with SuDS design.
• Confident with planning policy and drainage standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and review Flood Risk Assessments and drainage strategies.
• Develop SuDS designs and drainage modelling.
• Engage with clients and regulators.

Skills

Flood risk assessment

Drainage strategies

SuDS design

InfoDrainage

AutoCAD

GIS

Leadership

Communication

Tools

InfoDrainage

AutoCAD

GIS

Job description

Senior Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant

Location: Bristol

Salary: Competitive plus benefits

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Senior Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant to join a respected environmental consultancy in Bristol. You will take a key role in delivering flood risk assessments, drainage strategies, SuDS design and planning documentation for developments across the property, aviation and renewable energy sectors.

As a Senior Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant, you will lead elements of project delivery, contribute to early strategy development and provide technical input across feasibility, outline design and planning submissions. You will collaborate with cross discipline teams, support junior colleagues and help shape high quality, sustainable drainage solutions within multidisciplinary projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and review Flood Risk Assessments and drainage strategies.
• Develop SuDS designs and drainage modelling using InfoDrainage or similar tools.
• Support feasibility studies, masterplanning and planning delivery.
• Engage with clients, regulators and internal specialists.
• Provide guidance to junior team members and contribute to team development.
• Produce clear and precise technical reports.

About You

• At least four years' experience in flood risk and drainage planning.
• Strong user of InfoDrainage and experienced with SuDS design.
• Confident with planning policy, drainage standards and the NPPF.
• Skilled in AutoCAD and GIS.
• Excellent communication, leadership and report writing skills.
• Motivated, organised and capable of managing multiple deadlines.

Why Apply?

You will join a consultancy offering flexible working, healthcare, enhanced pension, CPD, structured progression and a supportive culture built around collaboration, professionalism and technical excellence.

Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this position. For more information, contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years' recruitment experience.