Principal Flood Risk and Hydraulic Modelling Consultant
Location: Manchester
Salary: GBP60,000 – GBP70,000
Ready to take technical leadership and shape a growing water team? This opportunity offers influence, progression and regional impact within a multidisciplinary consultancy. A growing practice strengthens its flood risk capability across residential, commercial and mixed‑use developments. As a Principal, you will lead Flood Risk Assessments, hydrological studies and hydraulic modelling projects while supporting the development of a regional water team.
This role combines hands‑on modelling expertise with leadership and commercial responsibility, providing oversight on model development, calibration and technical delivery, and liaising with regulators, planning authorities and clients.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead Flood Risk Assessments and hydraulic modelling studies
* Undertake hydrological assessments using FEH, ReFH2 and WINFAP
* Build and manage models using HEC RAS, TUFLOW or Flood Modeller
* Liaise with regulators, clients and design teams
* Support fee proposals and mentor junior consultants
Candidate Requirements
* Significant experience in flood risk and hydraulic modelling
* Strong technical capability with hydrology and modelling tools
* Proven project leadership and budget management experience
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
* Chartered or working toward chartership desirable
Why Apply
This role offers technical ownership and team growth responsibility. Flexible working and long‑term progression are available.
Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.
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