Senior Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant

Penguin Recruitment; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A multidisciplinary consultancy firm in Liverpool seeks a Senior Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant. The successful candidate will design complex drainage systems, conduct assessments, and manage project delivery. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience with flood risk assessments and sustainable drainage systems. This permanent role offers a competitive salary, flexible working, and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working opportunities

Health and wellbeing programme

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience of producing Flood Risk Assessments.
• Good working knowledge of design software and GIS.
• Chartered Status, or actively working toward attaining it.

Responsibilities

• Completing and overseeing Flood Risk Assessments and Flood Consequence Assessments.
• Designing Sustainable Drainage Systems and Drainage Strategies.
• Leading projects from conception to delivery.

Skills

Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs)

Water Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA)

Drainage Strategies design

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Environmental Management, Geography, Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroDrainage

QGIS

Job description

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Senior Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant, Liverpool

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Client:

Penguin Recruitment

Location:

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

My client, an innovative, world-leading Multidisciplinary Consultancy, is currently searching for a Senior Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant to join their growing team of specialist consultants in the lively, maritime city of Liverpool.

• Hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Environmental Management, Geography, Civil Engineering, or other relevant background
• Demonstrable experience of producing Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs)
• Experience of developing Water Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) and/or flood risk modelling, within a consultancy-based role
• Knowledge of developing Drainage Strategies and drainage design, including an awareness of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) and the Approving Body (SAB) in Wales
• Good working knowledge of a range of design softwares, including AutoCAD, Causeway Flow, MicroDrainage, InfoWorks, and others
• An awareness of the appropriate Geographical Information Systems (GIS), including ArcGIS, QGIS, MapInfo, etc.
• Excellent working knowledge of the relevant Section Agreements (namely S104, S106, etc.)

It would also be beneficial for applicants for the role of Senior Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant to possess the following:

• Some prior experience of providing project management support
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• An analytical mindset and strong technical skills
• Chartered Status, or actively working toward attaining this

In your varied new role of Senior Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant, you will join a growing team of experts in the field, with a view to developing and refining your knowledge and skills as you progress through your career. The role will involve a number of exciting responsibilities, including:

• Completing and overseeing Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs) and Flood Consequence Assessments (FCAs) across a variety of projects
• Designing a number of complex Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) and Drainage Strategies
• Submitting successful proposals to SAB within the relevant Local Authorities in Wales
• Overseeing Flood Investigations in respect of Section 19
• Managing the preparation of feasibility studies and supporting drawings
• Providing leadership and mentorship to your colleagues within the team
• Leading projects from initial conception through to successful delivery
• Adhering to tight deadlines and budgets, ensuring work is continually produced to the highest of standards
• Establishing and managing a range of public and private stakeholder relations

As a Senior Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant based in Liverpool, you will have access to an array of company benefits, including:

• A highly-competitive basic salary and access to a company pension scheme
• Generous annual leave allowance and an excellent work-life balance
• Membership to a company health and wellbeing programme that looks after your physical and mental health
• Flexible working opportunities, including hybrid working
• Access to a close-knit team of colleagues, with the opportunity to make a difference globally
• Training and mentorship, leading to extensive career progression opportunities

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This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.