Senior Flood Risk Consultant

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Professional development

Chartered status support

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Senior Flood Risk Consultant to join our Bristol team. You will lead Flood Risk Assessments, manage 1D/2D hydraulic modelling, and develop SuDS designs for diverse residential, commercial and infrastructure projects.

This role offers opportunities for professional development, progression, and support toward Chartered status, with strong client liaison and collaboration across a skilled team.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years' experience in flood risk consultancy or environmental engineering.
• Strong hydrology and hydraulic modelling knowledge.
• Proficiency in TUFLOW, Flood Modeller and QGIS.
• Understanding of flood risk regulations, planning policies and drainage standards.
• Excellent technical report writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver Flood Risk Assessments, drainage strategies and environmental statements.
• Undertake 1D and 2D hydraulic modelling using TUFLOW, Flood Modeller or InfoWorks.
• Develop SuDS designs and flood management solutions.
• Liaise with clients, the Environment Agency, local authorities, and planning consultants.
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers.
• Support bids, fee proposals and business development activities.

Skills

Hydrology

Hydraulic modelling

Technical reporting

Communication

Client liaison

Team guidance

Education

Civil Engineering or related degree

Tools

TUFLOW

Flood Modeller

InfoWorks

QGIS

Job description

Senior Flood Risk Consultant

Location: Bristol

Salary: 42,000- 55,000 (DOE)

An exciting is available opportunity to join a leading built environment consultancy with over 1,400 professionals delivering innovative and sustainable solutions across the UK. Working on a diverse portfolio of residential, commercial and infrastructure projects, they are looking for an experienced Senior Flood Risk Consultant to join their growing Bristol team. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of challenging projects, develop client relationships and contribute to a highly skilled, collaborative team.

What's on offer for the Senior Flood Risk Consultant:

• Competitive salary of 42,000- 55,000 (doe).
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development.
• Support towards achieving Chartered status.
• Collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Generous annual leave.

The Role - Senior Flood Risk Consultant:

• Lead and deliver Flood Risk Assessments, drainage strategies and environmental statements.
• Undertake 1D and 2D hydraulic modelling using TUFLOW, Flood Modeller or InfoWorks.
• Develop SuDS designs and flood management solutions.
• Liaise with clients, the Environment Agency, local authorities, and planning consultants.
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers.
• Support bids, fee proposals and business development activities.

Requirements:

• 5-8 years' experience in flood risk consultancy or environmental engineering.
• Strong hydrology and hydraulic modelling knowledge.
• Proficiency in TUFLOW, Flood Modeller and QGIS.
• Understanding of flood risk regulations, planning policies and drainage standards.
• Excellent technical report writing and communication skills.
• Degree in Civil Engineering, Hydrology, Environmental Science or similar.
• Working towards or holding Chartered status (CEng, CWEM or CIWEM).
• The full right to work in the UK.
• A full UK licence.
• Live within a commutable distance to the Bristol office.