Senior Flood Risk Consultant

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

Job summary

A leading consultancy in the UK seeks a Senior Consultant to join their Flood & Climate Risk team. The role involves conducting Flood Risk Assessments and advising on water-related risks while mentoring junior colleagues. This position offers flexible working, opportunities for career progression, and the chance to work on meaningful projects supporting climate resilience.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Private Health Cover

Pension Scheme

25 Days Annual Leave + 2 Volunteering Days

Support to Achieve Chartership

Qualifications

• 4+ years in flood risk, drainage, or water management consultancy.
• Strong grasp of planning policy and drainage design tools.
• Ambition to progress and contribute to team success.

Responsibilities

• Leading and delivering Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategies.
• Advising investors on water-related risks.
• Building strong client relationships and mentoring junior colleagues.

Skills

Project Management

Clear Communication

GIS

Tools

MicroDrainage

InfoDrainage

QGIS

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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.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.