Job Title: Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant
Ref. No.: CJD(phone number removed)F
Location: Liverpool
Salary: £32,000 - £35,000
This is a fantastic opportunity to join my client, an innovative, diverse Multidisciplinary Consultancy known for lending their expertise to a diverse range of projects across the planning, environmental, and engineering fields. They are seeking a talented, enthusiastic Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant who is willing to take on a challenging array of projects within the sector, based in the lively, richly-cultural city of Liverpool.
Benefits for the role of Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant include (but are not limited to):
- Highly-competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Hybrid/flexible working opportunities
- A focus on inclusive, collaborative working environments
- Access to a range of interesting projects across the region
- Extensive training and career progression opportunities
- Opportunities to shape the developmental direction of the company
Responsibilities for the role of Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant include:
Producing Flood Risk Assessments (FRA) and designing Drainage Strategies, including Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS), in support of planning applications
Preparing Hydrological and Flood Risk Chapters of Environmental Impact Assessments, Nutrient Neutrality, and ESG factors
Attending site visits, writing comprehensive reports, and analysing data
Utilising the appropriate software packages (including MicroDrainage, Causeway Flow, etc.) to produce designs and calculations
Working with AutoCAD to develop conceptual drainage systems
Producing flood risk maps within QGIS (or similar)
Liaising with clients and other stakeholders, establishing and maintaining excellent working relationships with them
Required skills and experience for the role of Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant include:
Strong academic background in Hydrology, Civil Engineering, or Geography (or similar, relevant discipline)
Experience of working in a flood risk and drainage role, within a UK-based consultancy or Local Authority
Demonstrable experience of authoring Flood Risk Assessments and producing Drainage Strategies
Proficient in the use of MicroDrainage, InfoDrainage, Causeway Flow, TUFLOW, and other, similar software systems
Good working knowledge of AutoCAD and GIS software systems
Excellent understanding of the Microsoft Office Suite
Outstanding communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
Experience of working closely with clients and other stakeholders
Keen to take a proactive approach to improving skills and your Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Hold a full, valid UK Driving Licence
Desirable skills and experience for the role of Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant include:
Good comprehension of relevant planning policy, procedures, and regulatory processes within the industry
Prior experience of producing technical reports for flood modelling studies
Undertaking hydrological analysis with reference to the Flood Estimation Handbook, WINFAP, ReFH2, and other industry guidance
Good knowledge of hydraulic modelling for rivers, surface water, and/or sewer drainage
Experience in the use of AutoCAD and GIS software
Actively working to attain Chartered Status
If you are interested in the role of 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