Senior Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multidisciplinary consultancy in Manchester is seeking a Senior Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant. The role involves managing Flood Risk Assessments and designing Sustainable Drainage Systems, along with providing leadership within a specialized team. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience in consultancy, with a strong focus on technical skills and stakeholder management. Competitive salary and flexible working options are offered.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Generous annual leave

Health and wellbeing programs

Flexible working options

Career progression training

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Management, Geography, Civil Engineering, or similar.
• Experience producing Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs).
• Knowledge of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS).

Responsibilities

• Oversee Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs) and Flood Consequence Assessments (FCAs).
• Design Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS).
• Manage project delivery from conception to completion.

Skills

Flood Risk Assessments

Drainage Strategies

Communication skills

Technical skills

Experience in consultancy

Education

Degree in Environmental Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Causeway Flow

MicroDrainage

ArcGIS

Job description

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 software, 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.)

Desirable Skills:

• 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

Role Responsibilities:

• Completing and overseeing Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs) and Flood Consequence Assessments (FCAs) across various projects
• Designing 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 colleagues within the wider team
• Leading projects from initial conception to successful delivery
• Adhering to tight deadlines and budgets, ensuring high standards of work
• Establishing and managing stakeholder and client relationships

Benefits:

• Highly competitive salary and company pension scheme
• Generous annual leave and excellent work-life balance
• Membership to health and wellbeing programs
• Flexible working options, including hybrid arrangements
• Access to a close-knit team with global impact opportunities
• Training and mentorship for career progression

If interested, apply now or contact me directly via email or phone. Please also visit our website for more information.