Job Title: Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant
Ref. No.: CJD2212B25
Location: Manchester
Salary: £55,000 - £60,000
This is an excellent opportunity to join my client, an expanding, sustainably-minded Multidisciplinary Consultancy known for lending their expertise to a diverse range of projects across the planning, environmental, and engineering landscapes. They are on the lookout for a passionate, skilled Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant who is committed to enhancing Business Development (BD) by winning and developing interesting new projects within the Flood Risk and Drainage Sectors. The role will be based in the exciting, diverse city of Manchester.
Benefits for the role of Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant include (but are not limited to):
- Competitive salary
- Generous annual leave package
- Hybrid/flexible working opportunities
- An inclusive working environment, with a focus on creative, innovative thinking
- Access to a range of interesting projects across the local region and beyond
- Training and career progression opportunities
- Proactively shaping the future of the company
Responsibilities for the role of Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant include:
- Winning new projects for the, proactively contributing to Business Development (BD) activities
- Managing a team of design professionals
- Conducting Flood Risk Assessments (FRA) and producing Drainage Strategies, including Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)
- Completing Hydrological and Flood Risk Chapters of Environmental Impact Assessments, Nutrient Neutrality, and ESG factors
- Undertaking site visits, writing comprehensive reports, and analysing/interpreting gathered data
- Using the appropriate software packages (including MicroDrainage, Causeway Flow, etc.) to inform and produce designs and other technical documents
- Working with AutoCAD to design conceptual drainage systems
- Producing flood risk maps within QGIS (or similar software packages)
- Establishing and maintaining excellent working relationships with clients and other stakeholders
Required skills and experience for the role of Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant include:
A UK Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, or a cognate discipline
Demonstrable experience of winning projects and contributing to Business Development (BD)
Experience of working in a flood risk and drainage role, within a UK-based consultancy setting
Extensive experience of authoring Flood Risk Assessments and producing Drainage Strategies
Considerable experience in managing people and projects
Proficiencies in MicroDrainage, InfoDrainage, Causeway Flow, TUFLOW, and other relevant software systems
Excellent working knowledge of AutoCAD and GIS software systems
Keen 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)
Possess a full, valid UK Driving Licence
Desirable skills and experience for the role of Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant include:
Chartered Status, or actively working to attain this
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
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