Senior Flood Risk Consultant

Job Title: Senior Flood Risk Consultant



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



Location: Based near Bolton



Salary: £35,000 - £40,000



This is a wonderful opportunity to join my client, a trusted, eco-conscious Multidisciplinary Consultancy, renowned for lending their expertise to projects across the engineering and environmental landscapes, including flood management and ground investigation. They are seeking a driven, experienced Senior Flood Risk Consultant willing to take on a variety of challenging projects alongside a growing team of experts, based near the industrial, conveniently-located town of Bolton.



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



Competitive salary (depending on experience and qualifications)

Company pension scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Potential for flexible/hybrid working

Good career progression opportunities

A close-knit team with a focus on collaboration



Responsibilities for the role of Senior Flood Risk Consultant include:



Completing technical work for an array of complex projects

Producing Flood Risk Assessments for Planning Applications

Creating Drainage Strategies and Drainage Designs

Using a number of relevant software packages, such as InfoDrainage and Causeway PDS

Providing mentorship to less-experienced colleagues

Getting involved with Environmental and Hydrological Projects

Attending site visits and other events across the region, representing the company

Liaising with a number of clients and stakeholders across the public and private sectors



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



A Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Hydrology, Environmental Science, or Civil Engineering (or a similar, relevant field)

Demonstrable experience of having worked in a design role, within a UK-based consultancy setting (or for a Local Authority)

Extensive experience of completing Flood Risk Assessments, Drainage Strategies, and Drainage Designs

Outstanding working knowledge of Causeway Flow, MicroDrainage, InfoDrainage, and other, similar software

Good communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills



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



Experience of managing design projects

Experience of creating detailed design solutions for soakaways and lagoons

Hold Chartership Status, or actively working to attain this

Prior experience of liaising with a diverse range of clientele



If you are interested in the role of Senior Flood Risk Consultant, please do not hesitate to contact the Civils and Hydrology Team 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