Senior Flood Risk Consultant

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

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy seeks a Senior Consultant to join its Flood & Climate Risk team in Luton, with a focus on addressing flood risk and sustainability. You'll lead impactful projects, mentor colleagues, and enjoy career growth with flexible working options. Join a values-led company dedicated to meaningful environmental initiatives.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Clear progression

Private health cover

Pension scheme

25 days annual leave + 2 volunteering days

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.
• Designing SuDS and providing planning support.
• Advising investors on water-related risks.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

GIS

Tools

MicroDrainage

InfoDrainage

QGIS

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31.05.2025

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15.07.2025

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Job Description:

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.