Job Title: Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant
Ref. No.: CJD(phone number removed)D
Location: Liverpool
Salary: £55,000 - £60,000
This is a wonderful opportunity to join my client, an innovative, market-leading Multidisciplinary Consultancy known for lending their expertise to a diverse range of projects across the planning, environmental, and engineering fields. They are currently seeking a talented, experienced Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant who is committed to enhancing business development by winning new and exciting projects within the flood risk and drainage sector. The role will be based in the lively, culturally-significant city of Liverpool.
Benefits for the role of Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant include (but are not limited to):
Competitive salary (commensurate with qualifications, skills, and experience)
Generous annual leave entitlement
Possibility of hybrid/flexible working opportunities
An inclusive working environment, with a focus on collaboration and innovative thinking
Access to a range of interesting projects across the region
Extensive training and career progression opportunities
Genuine opportunities to shape the future development of the company
Responsibilities for the role of Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant include:
Proactively working to win new projects for the company, capitalising on all Business Development (BD) opportunities
Managing a team of technical professionals within the field
Producing Flood Risk Assessments (FRA) and designing Drainage Strategies, including Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS), in support of planning applications
Completing Hydrological and Flood Risk Chapters of Environmental Impact Assessments, Nutrient Neutrality, and ESG factors
Visiting sites, writing comprehensive reports, and analysing data
Using the appropriate software packages (including MicroDrainage, Causeway Flow, etc.) to inform and produce designs and other technical documents
Working with AutoCAD to develop conceptual drainage systems
Producing flood risk maps within QGIS (or similar)
Establishing and maintaining excellent working relationships with clients and stakeholders across the public and private sectors
Required skills and experience for the role of Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant include:
A UK Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Civil Engineering or Environmental Science (or a similar, relevant discipline)
Demonstrable experience of having won projects, contributing to Business Development (BD)
Considerable experience of working in a flood risk and drainage role, within a UK consultancy setting
Extensive experience of authoring Flood Risk Assessments and producing Drainage Strategies
Experience in managing people and projects
Good working knowledge of MicroDrainage, InfoDrainage, Causeway Flow, TUFLOW, and similar software systems
Keen proficiency in the use of AutoCAD and GIS software systems
Excellent understanding of the Microsoft Office Suite
Outstanding communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
Experience of managing relations with clients and other stakeholders
Dedication to your own Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Hold a full, valid UK Driving Licence
Desirable skills and experience for the role of Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant include:
A UK Master's Degree (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant discipline
An understanding of relevant planning policy, procedures, and regulatory processes within the industry
Prior experience of producing technical reports for flood modelling studies
Good knowledge of hydraulic modelling for rivers, surface water, and/or sewer drainage
Actively working to attain Chartered Status
If you are interested in the role of Principal 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.
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