Principal Flood Risk Consultant

Overview

In this role you will lead and shape flood risk projects within a fast-growing engineering and consulting environment. You will review FRAs and drainage strategies, advise clients and regulators, and help develop innovative flood risk solutions. You’ll manage multiple projects across scales, collaborating with leadership to refine methodologies. This is an opportunity to impact communities by advancing cutting-edge flood risk approaches while enjoying flexible, hybrid work. You’ll join a team focused on high-impact, sustainable development in flood risk consultancy.

Pay / Benefits

• Flexible hours
• Hybrid working
• Competitive salary
• Equity
• Early-contribution rewards

Responsibilities

• Review and approve Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs) and drainage strategies
• Advise clients, consultants, and regulators on complex flood risk issues
• Develop innovative flood risk solutions and tools
• Manage multiple projects across scales and sectors
• Collaborate with leadership to refine technical methodologies and approaches

Key requirements

• Chartered status (CIWEM, CEng/MICE, or equivalent)
• 8+ years’ experience in flood risk assessment, drainage strategy, and SuDS design in England
• Experience with hydraulic modelling software (Flood Modeller, MicroDrainage, InfoDrainage) is a plus
• Interest in using digital tools or AI in flood risk is advantageous
• Strong communicator with a proven record in client and stakeholder management
• Flexible and able to juggle multiple projects effectively

• Strong communication
• Client and stakeholder management
• Adaptability
• Flood Modeller
• MicroDrainage
• InfoDrainage

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