Senior Flood Risk & SuDS Lead – Flexible Work & Growth

Penguin Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected environmental consultancy in Bristol is seeking a Senior Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant. You will lead flood risk assessments and develop sustainable drainage solutions while collaborating with cross-discipline teams. Candidates should have at least four years of experience in flood risk and drainage planning, alongside strong skills in InfoDrainage and SuDS design. The role offers competitive salary, flexible working options, and a supportive culture focused on collaboration and technical excellence.

Benefits

Flexible working

Healthcare

Enhanced pension

CPD

Structured progression

Qualifications

• At least four years' experience in flood risk and drainage planning.
• Strong user of InfoDrainage and experienced with SuDS design.
• Confident with planning policy, drainage standards, and the NPPF.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and report writing skills.
• Motivated, organized, and capable of managing multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and review flood risk assessments and drainage strategies.
• Develop SuDS designs and drainage modeling.
• Support feasibility studies and planning delivery.
• Engage with clients, regulators, and internal specialists.
• Provide guidance to junior team members.

Skills

Flood risk assessment

Drainage planning

InfoDrainage

SuDS design

AutoCAD

GIS

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Report writing

Tools

InfoDrainage

AutoCAD

GIS

Job description

A respected environmental consultancy in Bristol is seeking a Senior Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant. You will lead flood risk assessments and develop sustainable drainage solutions while collaborating with cross-discipline teams. Candidates should have at least four years of experience in flood risk and drainage planning, alongside strong skills in InfoDrainage and SuDS design. The role offers competitive salary, flexible working options, and a supportive culture focused on collaboration and technical excellence.