Senior Flood Risk Consultant

Overview

In this role you will lead hydrological and hydraulic modelling within the Water & Environment team, supporting strategic growth in the London region. You’ll manage client and regulator relationships, oversee project delivery, and mentor junior consultants. The position combines technical modelling with business development, bid work, and fee proposals, offering exposure to both local and national projects. You’ll work in a design office setting while engaging in site meetings and progress reporting, shaping flood risk outcomes and approvals for developments.

Pay / Benefits

• Hybrid / Flexible working
• Private medical insurance
• Professional membership paid
• Enhanced leave options
• Travel loan scheme
• Varied salary sacrifice schemes

Responsibilities

• Lead hydrological and hydraulic modelling across multiple projects (local and national)
• Develop and maintain client and regulator relationships to secure project approvals
• Mentor and develop junior consultants within the team
• Lead business development activities, including work-winning strategies and fee proposals
• Manage project finances and budgetary control
• Contribute to strategic growth of the region’s Water & Environment Team
• Attend design and site meetings; conduct site inspections and produce progress reports
• Coordinate with clients, architects, contractors, and regulatory authorities to ensure project success
• Prepare bid materials and fee proposals for new opportunities
• Utilise modelling outputs to inform Flood Risk Assessments in line with planning policy
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of planning policies and procedures
• Work autonomously while aligning with line manager requirements
• Understand and leverage developer industry practices when relevant

Key requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a water-related discipline; higher degree preferred
• Significant consultancy/industry experience as a senior modeller
• Extensive experience conducting Flood Risk Assessments per NPPF where applicable
• Proficiency in hydrological and hydraulic modelling; experience with Flood Modeler Pro or TUFLOW
• Strong knowledge of current planning policies and ability to apply them to maximise client outcomes
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to liaise with clients, regulators, and design teams
• Ability to work autonomously and coordinate with line management; understanding of the developer industry is advantageous

• exceptional interpersonal skills
• self-motivated team player
• strong communication and stakeholder management
• hydrological modelling
• hydraulic modelling
• Flood Modeler Pro

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