Senior Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Multidisciplinary Consultancy in Manchester is looking for a Senior Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant to manage projects and assessments related to flood risk and drainage strategies. Candidates should hold a relevant degree and have experience with flood risk modelling and sustainable drainage systems. The role offers competitive salary, hybrid working, and mentoring for career growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Health and wellbeing programme

Flexible working opportunities

Training and mentorship

Qualifications

• Hold a Degree (or equivalent qualification) in relevant field.
• Experience of producing Flood Risk Assessments.
• Knowledge of drainage design and strategies.

Responsibilities

• Complete and oversee Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs).
• Design complex Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS).
• Manage stakeholder and client relations.

Skills

Flood Risk Assessments

Flood risk modelling

Drainage Strategies

AutoCAD

Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)

Geographical Information Systems (GIS)

Education

Degree in Environmental Management/Geography/Civil Engineering

Tools

Causeway Flow

MicroDrainage

InfoWorks

ArcGIS

QGIS

MapInfo

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 industrial, richly-cultural city of Manchester.

Essential Criteria:

• Hold a Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Environmental Management, Geography, Civil Engineering (or similar, relevant background)
• Demonstrable experience of producing Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs)
• Experience of flood risk modelling, and/or delivering Water Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), within a consultancy-based role
• Knowledge of developing Drainage Strategies and drainage design
• Demonstrate 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 management support to a range of projects
• 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 number 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, particularly in respect to Section 19
• Managing the preparation of feasibility studies and supporting drawings
• Providing leadership and mentorship to your colleagues within the wider 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 stakeholder and client 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

If you are interested in the role of Senior Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant, apply now! Please do not hesitate to contact me directly by emailing [e-mail], or by calling 01792 957388.

Please also visit our website, Penguin Recruitment Consultants | Specialist Recruitment, to view a range of other available Vacancies.

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