Senior Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Wrexham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist consultancy is seeking a Senior Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant in Wrexham. In this role, you will oversee flood risk assessments, design sustainable drainage systems, and manage stakeholder relations. The ideal candidate has a relevant degree and experience in flood risk modelling. This role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working opportunities, and excellent career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company pension scheme

Annual leave allowance

Health and wellbeing programme

Flexible working opportunities

Training and mentorship

Qualifications

• Proven experience in producing Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs).
• Experience in flood risk modelling and impact assessments.
• Knowledge of developing Drainage Strategies including SuDS.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing completion of Flood Risk Assessments for projects.
• Designing complex Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS).
• Managing stakeholder and client relations.

Skills

Flood Risk Assessments

Flood Risk Modelling

Drainage Design

Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)

Project Management

Communication Skills

Technical Skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Geography or related fields

Tools

AutoCAD

Causeway Flow

MicroDrainage

ArcGIS

QGIS

Job description

My client, a world-renowned, sector-leading Multidisciplinary Consultancy, is currently searching for a Senior Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant to join their growing team of specialist consultants in the charming, historical city of Wrexham, North Wales.

Essential Criteria:

• Hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Geography, Civil Engineering, Environmental Management, etc.
• Demonstrable experience of producing Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs)
• Experience of flood risk modelling and/or developing Water Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), in a consultancy setting
• 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 the relevant design softwares, including AutoCAD, Causeway Flow, MicroDrainage, InfoWorks, etc.
• Awareness of relevant Geographical Information Systems (GIS), e.g. ArcGIS, QGIS, etc.
• Excellent working knowledge of the relevant Section Agreements, including 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 experience of providing support in project management
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong technical skills and an analytical mindset
• Chartered Status, or actively working to attain 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:

• Overseeing the completion of Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs) and Flood Consequence Assessments (FCAs) across a range of projects
• Designing a number of complex Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) and Drainage Strategies
• Successfully submitting proposals to SAB with 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 other colleagues within the team
• Leading projects from conception through to successful delivery, adhering to tight deadlines and budgets, and producing work 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 Wrexham, you will have access to an extensive range 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.