Senior EIA Flood Risk Lead & Drainage Design

Erm; Cardiff; Hybride; GBP 70 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

ERM is hiring a Managing Consultant, EIA Hydrologist / EIA Flood Risk Specialist, to lead technical delivery for flood risk assessments and drainage design within EIAs and planning applications. You will combine advanced technical expertise with project management and client engagement to secure approvals.

The role requires experience delivering FRAs, strong knowledge of UK planning policy, and excellent report writing. Hybrid working in the UK is supported.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in hydrology or related field.
• Proven FRA delivery experience.
• Strong knowledge of UK planning policy (NPPF) and local authority requirements.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and report writing skills.
• Experience reviewing others' work and FRA proposals.

Responsabilités

• Lead and deliver Flood Risk Assessments for major projects.
• Input to EIAs and planning submissions on flood risk and drainage.
• Manage data collection, hydrological modelling, and flood mapping interpretation.
• Liaise with regulators and clients to secure approvals.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to QA.

Connaissances

Stakeholder engagement

Report writing

UK planning policy

FRA delivery

FRA proposals

Technical review

Formation

Degree in a relevant subject

Outils

FEH

Flood Modeller

HEC-RAS

InfoWorks ICM

ArcGIS

Description du poste

ERM is hiring a Managing Consultant, EIA Hydrologist / EIA Flood Risk Specialist, to lead technical delivery for flood risk assessments and drainage design within EIAs and planning applications. You will combine advanced technical expertise with project management and client engagement to secure approvals.

The role requires experience delivering FRAs, strong knowledge of UK planning policy, and excellent report writing. Hybrid working in the UK is supported.