Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant

Job Title: Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant

Ref. No.: CJD2012C25

Location: London

Salary: £58,000 - £63,000

This is a fantastic opportunity to join my client, a trusted, innovative Multidisciplinary Consultancy known for lending their expertise to a diverse range of projects across the planning, environmental, and engineering landscapes. They are proactively seeking a capable, experienced Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant who is committed to enhancing Business Development (BD) by proactively seeking to win new, high-profile projects across the Flood Risk and Drainage Sectors. The role will be based in the iconic, diverse Capital City of London.

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

- Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)

- Generous annual leave allowance

- Opportunities for hybrid/flexible working

- An inclusive working environment, conducive to both independent and collaborative thinking

- Access to a range of interesting projects across the local region and beyond

- Training and career progression opportunities

- Opportunities to proactively shape the development and future direction of the company

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

- Proactively seeking to win new projects for the company, thereby furthering Business Development (BD)

- Managing a team of technical experts and design professionals

- Conducting Flood Risk Assessments (FRA) and producing Drainage Strategies, including Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)

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

- Undertaking site visits, analysing/interpreting relevant data, and producing technical documents (such as reports, etc.)

- Using the appropriate software packages (including MicroDrainage, Causeway Flow, etc.) to inform and produce designs and other technical documents

- Working with AutoCAD to produce conceptual drainage system designs

- Generating flood risk maps within QGIS (or similar software packages)

- Establishing and maintaining excellent working relationships with clients and other stakeholders

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

A UK Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, or a cognate discipline
Experience of winning projects and contributing to Business Development (BD)
Extensive experience of working in a flood risk and drainage role, within a UK-based consultancy setting
Demonstrable experience of authoring Flood Risk Assessments and producing Drainage Strategies
Considerable experience of managing people and projects
Proficient in the use of a variety of relevant software systems, including MicroDrainage, InfoDrainage, Causeway Flow, TUFLOW, and more
Excellent working knowledge of AutoCAD and GIS software systems
Good understanding of the Microsoft Office Suite
Outstanding communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
Experience of managing relations with clients and other stakeholders
Dedication to your own Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Possess a full, valid UK Driving Licence

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

Chartered Status, or actively working to attain this
An understanding of relevant planning policy, procedures, and regulatory processes within the industry
Prior experience of producing technical reports for flood modelling studies
Good knowledge of hydraulic modelling for rivers, surface water, and/or sewer drainage

If you are interested in the role of Principal 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