Senior Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant

Penguin Recruitment; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Multidisciplinary Consultancy in Wrexham seeks a Senior Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant to oversee Flood Risk Assessments and develop Drainage Strategies. Ideal candidates will hold a relevant degree, have experience in flood risk modelling, and possess excellent communication skills. This permanent position offers a competitive salary, flexible working options, and extensive career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave allowance

Health and wellbeing programme

Flexible working opportunities

Career progression training and mentorship

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience of producing Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs).
• Knowledge of developing Drainage Strategies and drainage design.
• Awareness of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) and relevant local regulations.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the completion of Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs) and Flood Consequence Assessments (FCAs).
• Designing complex Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) and Drainage Strategies.
• Providing leadership and mentorship to other colleagues.

Skills

Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs)

Flood risk modelling

Drainage Strategies

AutoCAD

Excellent communication skills

Education

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

Tools

ArcGIS

QGIS

Causeway Flow

MicroDrainage

InfoWorks

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Senior Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant, Wrexham

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Client:

Penguin Recruitment

Location:

Wrexham, 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, 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.

• 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

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