Senior Flood Risk / Hydraulic Consultant

E3 Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Flood Risk / Hydraulic Consultant to join their dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in impactful projects focused on sustainability and flood risk management. You will be responsible for conducting detailed assessments, managing projects, and mentoring junior staff. With a supportive environment and options for hybrid working, this position is ideal for a dedicated professional with a strong background in hydrology and project management. Join a forward-thinking firm where your expertise will help shape the future of environmental consultancy in the UK.

Benefits

Up to 29 days annual leave

Life insurance

Paid professional memberships

Drive Electric car scheme

Access to a staff benefits platform

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Hydrology and Flood Risk management.
• Membership or working towards chartership with a relevant body.

Responsibilities

• Deliver flood risk assessments and hydraulic modelling projects.
• Prepare technical reports and fee proposals.

Skills

Hydrology

Flood Risk Management

Project Management

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Degree in Geography

Degree in Environmental Science

Degree in Engineering

Tools

HECRAS

TUFLOW

Flood Modeller

FEH Statistical

ReFH2

WINFAP

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Senior Flood Risk / Hydraulic Consultant

Senior Flood Risk / Hydraulic Consultant

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Owner / Business Partner for - E3 Recruitment (E3R), HSQ Recruitment & Heritage PS Talent Solutions.

We're recruiting for an experienced environmental professional with a passion for Hydrology and Flood Risk management for a multidisciplined 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 Senior or Principal Consultant level to strengthen their existing expertise in Hydrology, Flood Risk assessments, and water management.

his 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 the role is primarily office-based, we welcome applications from experienced candidates looking for 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 residential and mixed-use developments.
Key Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers in delivering flood risk assessments and hydraulic modelling projects.
• Prepare risk assessments, technical reports, and fee proposals.
• Undertake hydrological assessments using industry-standard methods and software (FEH Statistical, ReFH2, WINFAP, etc).
• Build and run hydraulic models (HECRAS, TUFLOW, ESTRY, Flood Modeller).
• Conduct site walkovers and support survey work.
• Liaise with water regulators, clients, and stakeholders.
• Manage project timelines and budgets.
• 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.
• Up to 29 days, plus stat holidays.
• Additional leave for long service.
• 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 #e3r #e3jobs #environmentaljobs #hydrology

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