Senior Flood Risk / Hydraulic Consultant

Job Description

We're recruiting for an experienced environmental professional with a passion for Hydrology and Flood Risk management for a multidisciplinary environmental consultancy. You will play a key role in delivering flood risk assessments, hydraulic modelling, and project management on a variety of residential and mixed-use developments.

The Hydrology Specialist will be at Senior or Principal Consultant level to strengthen their existing expertise in Hydrology, Flood Risk assessments, and water management. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of our Flood Risk services and contribute to impactful, sustainability-focused projects across the UK.

About the Role

Based in either Manchester City Centre or Cambridge Office, with occasional travel, this role is ideal for someone with 5+ years of experience and a background in Geography, Earth/Environmental Sciences, or Engineering. While primarily office-based, we welcome applications from candidates seeking hybrid or remote working options.

As part of a friendly and supportive team, you'll play a key role in delivering flood risk assessments, hydraulic modelling, and project management on a variety of developments.

Key Responsibilities

1. Support Project Managers in delivering flood risk assessments and hydraulic modelling projects.
2. Prepare risk assessments, technical reports, and proposals.
3. Undertake hydrological assessments using industry-standard methods and software (FEH Statistical, ReFH2, WINFAP, etc).
4. Build and run hydraulic models (HECRAS, TUFLOW, ESTRY, Flood Modeller).
5. Conduct site walkovers and support survey work.
6. Liaise with water regulators, clients, and stakeholders.
7. Manage project timelines and budgets.
8. Mentor and support junior team members.

What We're Looking For

• Degree in a relevant field (e.g., Geography, Environmental Science, Engineering).
• Membership or working toward chartership with a relevant body (e.g., CIWEM).
• Strong understanding of flood risk and drainage policy in the UK.
• Experience preparing FRAs, modelling reports, and ES chapters.
• Proficiency in hydrology and modelling software.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and time-management skills.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to take initiative.

Benefits

• Up to 29 days annual leave, plus statutory holidays.
• Additional leave for long service.
• Private healthcare scheme.
• Life insurance.
• Paid professional memberships.
• Drive Electric car scheme.
• Access to a staff benefits platform.

Ready to join a supportive, forward-thinking team and grow your career in hydrology? For further details, please contact E3 Recruitment.