Senior Flood Risk Consultant

Strata Construction Consulting; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A multidisciplinary consultancy in Exeter is seeking a Senior Flood Risk Consultant to lead technical contributions, develop client relationships, and work on water-based projects. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in drainage design and hydraulic modelling and will thrive in a hybrid working environment. This role offers professional membership support and access to a variety of projects across sectors.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Private medical insurance

Dental insurance

Breakdown cover

Mobile / tech scheme

Professional membership paid

Chartership bonus

Volunteering leave

Qualifications

• Considerable experience of water-based projects.
• Experience with Integrated Urban Drainage Models such as InfoWorks ICM.
• Good understanding of the roles and responsibilities of water companies.
• Understanding of relevant standards and health & safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical contribution to projects.
• Develop long-term client relationships.
• Assist with the preparation of bids.
• Engage in successful client and third-party liaison.

Skills

Water-based project experience

Integrated Urban Drainage Models

Hydraulic Modelling

Client relationship development

Drainage network 3D Modelling

Design of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)

Tools

InfoWorks ICM

Flood Modeller

TUFLOW

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Flood Risk Consultant to join our clients Exeter office. The ideal candidate should be someone with a strong drainage design background and with strengths in hydraulic modelling and drainage network 3D modelling. The role will involve working with teams across all of their UK offices in order to liaise with clients and lead and coordinate the delivery of technical input.

You’ll be a joining a multidiscipline consultancy who offer services, with access to specialist sister companies and partners, to support both public and private-sector clients. At present they work across sectors encompassing buildings, infrastructure, and regeneration.

What’s on offer

• Hybrid working
• Private medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Breakdown cover
• Mobile / tech scheme
• Professional membership paid
• Chartership bonus
• Volunteering leave

The role

• You will lead the technical contribution to projects, whilst contributing to business development.
• This position requires you to perform a variety of complex technical, professional and financial activities.
• You will liaise with others advising on professional matters in connection with individual projects or project portfolios.
• You will be proficient at developing long-term client relationships and securing new and repeat work.
• Assist with the preparation and maintenance of standard specifications as required.
• Engage in client and third-party liaison successfully leading to enhanced reputation and repeat work.
• Assist with the promotion of the capabilities of the company to current and prospective clients.
• Comply with internal management system procedures.
• Assist with the production of bids, including producing methodologies and pricing schedules.

What you need to succeed

• Considerable experience of water-based projects
• Significant experience of Integrated Urban Drainage Models such as InfoWorks ICM.
• A good understanding of the roles and responsibilities of water companies.
• Have a good understanding of all relevant standards, Codes of Practice, Health & Safety Legislation and current design methods and provide general technical support to own discipline team members.
• Experience of 1D/2D Hydraulic Modelling (Flood Modeller/TUFLOW)
• Knowledge of flood risk projects for land development, regeneration, and transportation
• Understanding of health and safety legislation
• Experience in undertaking site visits and surveys
• Drainage network 3D Modelling.
• Design of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)