Senior Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant

My client, an innovative, world-leading Multidisciplinary Consultancy, is currently searching for a Senior Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant to join their growing team of specialist consultants in the industrial, richly-cultural city of Manchester.



Essential Criteria:



Hold a Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Environmental Management, Geography, Civil Engineering (or similar, relevant background)

Demonstrable experience of producing Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs)

Experience of flood risk modelling, and/or delivering Water Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), within a consultancy-based role

Knowledge of developing Drainage Strategies and drainage design

Demonstrate an awareness of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) and the Approving Body (SAB) in Wales

Good working knowledge of a range of design softwares, including AutoCAD, Causeway Flow, MicroDrainage, InfoWorks, and others

An awareness of the appropriate Geographical Information Systems (GIS), including ArcGIS, QGIS, MapInfo, etc.

Excellent working knowledge of the relevant Section Agreements (namely S104, S106, etc.)



It would also be beneficial for applicants for the role of Senior Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant to possess the following:



Some prior experience of providing management support to a range of projects

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

An analytical mindset and strong technical skills

Chartered Status, or actively working toward attaining this



In your varied new role of Senior Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant, you will join a growing team of experts in the field, with a view to developing and refining your knowledge and skills as you progress through your career. The role will involve a number of exciting responsibilities, including:



Completing and overseeing Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs) and Flood Consequence Assessments (FCAs) across a number of projects

Designing a number of complex Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) and Drainage Strategies

Submitting successful proposals to SAB within the relevant Local Authorities in Wales

Overseeing Flood Investigations, particularly in respect to Section 19

Managing the preparation of feasibility studies and supporting drawings

Providing leadership and mentorship to your colleagues within the wider team

Leading projects from initial conception through to successful delivery

Adhering to tight deadlines and budgets, ensuring work is continually produced to the highest of standards

Establishing and managing a range of stakeholder and client relations



As a Senior Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant based in Liverpool, you will have access to an array of company benefits, including:



A highly-competitive basic salary and access to a company pension scheme

Generous annual leave allowance and an excellent work-life balance

Membership to a company health and wellbeing programme that looks after your physical and mental health

Flexible working opportunities, including hybrid working

Access to a close-knit team of colleagues, with the opportunity to make a difference globally

Training and mentorship, leading to extensive career progression opportunities



If you are interested in the role of Senior Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant, apply now! Please do not hesitate to contact me directly by emailing (url removed), or by calling (phone number removed).



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