Prinicpal/Associate Director Flood Risk and Drainage

Overview

In this role you lead the delivery of Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategies, guiding projects from feasibility to detailed design. You will work with multidisciplinary teams to advise clients on flood risk and sustainable drainage, while mentoring colleagues and supporting business growth. The position combines technical leadership with project management and client relationships, in a collaborative, employee-focused environment. You’ll have the opportunity to influence high-profile developments and help shape a growing consultancy.

Pay / Benefits

• Enhanced pension
• Private medical insurance
• Generous holiday allowance with buy‑up option
• Flexible and hybrid working
• Structured CPD and career development
• Wellbeing initiatives and employee assistance

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategies from feasibility through planning and detailed design
• Advise clients on flood risk constraints and opportunities
• Develop sustainable drainage solutions for complex developments
• Manage projects, timelines, and budgets; oversee bid support and client communications
• Mentor and develop junior team members
• Support business development and bid activities with technical input

Key requirements

• Significant experience delivering Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategies
• Strong knowledge of UK planning policy, flood risk guidance and SuDS design
• Experience leading complex development projects and managing client relationships
• Excellent communication and report writing skills
• Working knowledge of InfoDrainage (or equivalent), AutoCAD and GIS
• Commercial awareness including bid support and business development
• Experience with TUFLOw, Flood Modeller, FEH or river restoration would be advantageous but isn’t essential

• Excellent communication
• Client relationship management
• Mentoring and team development
• InfoDrainage (or equivalent)
• AutoCAD
• GIS

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