Senior Flood Risk Consultant

JR United Kingdom; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm seeks a Senior Consultant for their Flood & Climate Risk team, focusing on sustainable drainage and flood risk solutions. The role offers autonomy and the chance to work on impactful projects for various public and private sector clients. Competitive benefits include flexible working, professional development opportunities, and a clear path to career progression.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Private health cover

Pension scheme

25 days annual leave + 2 volunteering days

Clear progression towards chartership

Qualifications

• 4+ years in flood risk, drainage, or water management consultancy.
• Strong grasp of planning policy and technical standards.
• Experience with drainage design tools.

Responsibilities

• Leading and delivering Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategies.
• Advising on water-related risks for property and infrastructure.
• Building strong client relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

GIS

Communication

Tools

QGIS

MicroDrainage

InfoDrainage

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Location: Hybrid - any UK office (London, Manchester, Leeds, Bristol or Gateshead)

Are you ready to lead on projects that tackle real-world climate and water challenges? At Lucion Delta-Simons, we’re expanding our Flood & Climate Risk team and are looking for a Senior Consultant who’s passionate about flood risk, sustainable drainage, and creating practical solutions that matter.

You’ll work on diverse projects for both public and private sector clients — from major infrastructure schemes to innovative ESG-driven developments. We’ll give you the autonomy to deliver your best work and the support to keep growing.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Leading and delivering Flood Risk Assessments, Drainage Strategies and risk appraisals
• Designing SuDS and providing planning support
• Advising investors on water-related risks for property and infrastructure assets
• Supporting innovation in areas like nutrient neutrality and biodiversity net gain
• Building strong client relationships and mentoring junior colleagues

What You’ll Bring:

• 4+ years in flood risk, drainage, or water management consultancy
• A strong grasp of planning policy, technical standards, and drainage design tools
• Confident project management and clear communication
• GIS (e.g. QGIS) skills and experience with tools like MicroDrainage or InfoDrainage
• Ambition to progress and contribute to team success

Why Join Us?

• Flexible Working – flexible location and hours
• Clear progression – support to achieve chartership and grow your role
• Meaningful projects – from solar parks to urban resilience planning
• Great benefits – Private health cover, pension scheme, 25 days annual leave + 2 volunteering days
• Values-led – we’re a certified beyond net zero carbon business focused on people and planet

Join a team where your expertise is valued, your work matters, and your growth is supported.

Apply now or contact us at [e-mail] to arrange a confidential chat.

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Created on 31/05/2025 by JR United Kingdom