Senior Flood Risk & Hydrology Consultant

Penguin Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is seeking a Senior Flood Risk & Hydrology Consultant for a Birmingham-based role combining hydraulic modelling, hydrology and flood risk with project leadership opportunities.

You will work on major UK and international projects, stay technically hands-on while taking increasing responsibility for delivery, clients and junior colleagues, with a competitive salary of £48,000 - £58,000 and a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• Strong consultancy experience in flood risk and hydrology.
• Experience with hydraulic modelling tools (TUFLOW, Flood Modeller, InfoWorks ICM).
• Ability to deliver technical reports and client-facing communication.

Responsibilities

• Deliver flood risk, hydrology and hydraulic modelling projects
• Develop and review hydraulic models and Flood Risk Assessments
• Undertake hydrological assessments and technical reporting
• Support climate adaptation and water environment studies
• Manage project delivery and liaise with clients
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Mentor junior consultants and modellers
• Contribute to proposals and tender submissions

Skills

Flood risk

Hydraulic modelling

Client facing

Project management

FEH hydrology

Education

Chartered Engineer

Tools

TUFLOW

Flood Modeller

InfoWorks ICM

Job description

Senior Flood Risk & Hydrology Consultant

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £48,000 - £58,000

Are you a Senior Flood Risk & Hydrology Consultant looking for more technical responsibility and exposure to complex projects? This Birmingham role combines hydraulic modelling, hydrology and flood risk work with the opportunity to lead projects and develop towards Principal level.

The Opportunity

A leading multidisciplinary consultancy is looking for a Senior Flood Risk & Hydrology Consultant to join its established water team. You will work across major UK and international projects, remaining technically hands‑on while taking increasing responsibility for delivery, clients and junior colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver flood risk, hydrology and hydraulic modelling projects
• Develop and review hydraulic models and Flood Risk Assessments
• Undertake hydrological assessments and technical reporting
• Support climate adaptation and water environment studies
• Manage project delivery and communicate directly with clients
• Work alongside multidisciplinary engineering and environmental teams
• Review work and support junior consultants and modellers
• Contribute to proposals and tender submissions

Candidate Requirements

• Strong consultancy experience in flood risk and hydrology
• Hydraulic modelling experience using TUFLOW, Flood Modeller, InfoWorks ICM or similar
• Good understanding of FEH hydrology and UK flood risk assessment
• Strong technical reporting and client-facing skills
• Experience managing projects or individual workstreams
• Chartered or working towards Chartership would be advantageous

The salary is £48,000 - £58,000, with flexible working and a strong benefits package.

Eligibility to Apply

Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.