Flood Risk Consultant

My Client is a market leading Environmental Consultancy who specialise in flood risk, hydrology and ecology, is searching for a Flood Risk Consultant to join their specialist team. The team are dedicated to delivering innovative and sustainable environmental solutions across the UK. You could be based in many locations across the West and East Midlands, Greater Manchester, Bristol and Sheffield.

As a Flood Risk Consultant, your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting flood risk assessments to support planning applications and development projects.
• Undertaking Water Framework Directive (WFD) assessments to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
• Develop drainage strategies and designs for a variety of projects, ensuring sustainable and effective water management solutions, using infodrainage.
• Preparing environmental permitting applications in line with regulatory requirements.
• Water Quality and water discharge consents.
• Drainage Impact Assessments.
• Hydrological Assessments.
• Rainfall Analysis and interpretation of GIS maps.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, including GIS Consultants, Ecologists and Engineers.
• Engaging with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies to provide expert advice and guidance.
• Producing clear, concise, and accurate technical reports and documentation.

You will have the chance to join a supportive team and training will be provided from a local office.

Candidates will be expected to have a degree in hydrology, environmental science, civil engineering, or a related discipline and experience in conducting flood risk assessments and/or hydrological assessments.

You will also be expected to have experience analysing and interpreting flood risk data and maps and have familiarity with WFD assessments, discharge consents and environmental permitting.

You will also be expected to have a valid UK driving license and willingness to travel to project sites as required.

My client offers their employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working options.
• Opportunities for professional development and training to support career progression.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and collaboration.
• Access to a range of exciting and varied projects across the UK.
• Generous holiday entitlement and pension scheme.

If this role is of interest to you or if you are searching for other roles relating to Drainage Engineering/Flood Risk Assessment please do not hesitate to contact Jordanna Morris at Penguin Recruitment. We have many more vacancies available on our website. This is a permanent role.Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.