Senior Flood Risk Consultant

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

Job summary

A prominent consulting firm is seeking a passionate Senior Consultant to join their Flood & Climate Risk team. You will lead critical projects addressing flood risk and sustainable drainage, working with diverse clients while receiving support for your professional growth. Join a values-driven company dedicated to environmental sustainability and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Private Health Cover

Pension Scheme

25 days annual leave + 2 volunteering days

Clear progression opportunities

Values-led company

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 on water-related risks for property and infrastructure.
• Building strong client relationships and mentoring junior colleagues.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

GIS

Drainage Design

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.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.