Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant in Manchester, Greater Manchester

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Job Title: Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant



Ref. No.: CJD(phone number removed)G



Location: London



Salary: £32,000 - £37,000



This is an outstanding opportunity to join my client, a highly-regarded, eco-conscious Multidisciplinary Consultancy renowned for lending their expertise to a diverse range of projects across the planning, environmental, and engineering fields. They are seeking an enthusiastic, capable Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant who is willing to take on a challenging array of projects within the flood risk and drainage sector, based in the culturally-rich, exciting Capital City of London.



Benefits for the role of Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant include (but are not limited to):



- Highly-competitive salary (commensurate with skills and experience)



- Generous annual leave entitlement



- Possibility of hybrid/flexible working opportunities



- A focus on inclusive working environments and team innovation



- Access to a range of interesting projects across the region



- Extensive training and career progression opportunities



- Opportunities to shape the company's development prospects



Responsibilities for the role of Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant include:



Producing Flood Risk Assessments (FRA) and Drainage Strategies, including Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS), in support of planning applications

Completing Hydrological and Flood Risk Chapters of Environmental Impact Assessments, Nutrient Neutrality, and ESG factors

Attending site visits, writing comprehensive reports, and analysing data

Utilising the appropriate software packages (including MicroDrainage, Causeway Flow, etc.) to produce designs and calculations

Working with AutoCAD to develop conceptual drainage systems

Producing flood risk maps within QGIS (or using similar software)

Liaising with clients and other stakeholders, establishing and maintaining excellent working relationships with them



Required skills and experience for the role of Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant include:



Strong academic background in Civil Engineering, Hydrology, Geography, or similar field

Experience of working in a flood risk and drainage role, within a UK consultancy setting

Demonstrable experience of authoring Flood Risk Assessments and producing Drainage Strategies

Proficient in the use of MicroDrainage, InfoDrainage, Causeway Flow, TUFLOW, and other, similar software systems

Good working knowledge of AutoCAD and GIS software systems

Excellent understanding of the Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Word and Excel)

Outstanding communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills

Experience of working closely with clients and other stakeholders throughout projects

Keen to take a proactive approach to improving skills and your Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Hold a full, valid UK Driving Licence



Desirable skills and experience for the role of Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant include:



Good understanding of relevant planning policy, procedures, and regulatory processes within the industry

Prior experience of producing technical reports for flood modelling studies

Undertaking hydrological analysis with reference to the Flood Estimation Handbook, WINFAP, ReFH2, and other industry guidance

Good knowledge of hydraulic modelling for rivers, surface water, and/or sewer drainage

Experience in the use of AutoCAD and GIS software

Hold Chartered Status, or actively working to attain this



If you are interested in the role of Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant, please do not hesitate to contact Caroline Davis at Penguin Recruitment. Please also see our website for a range of other roles currently available. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a recruitment agency in respect to this vacancy

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