Job Description
Job Title: Principal Flood Modelling Consultant
Ref. No.: CJD2802F26
Location: Based near Stockport
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000
This is an excellent opportunity to join my client, a well-respected, green-minded Multidisciplinary Consultancy, known for delivering their expertise across the diverse Environmental and Engineering Sectors, offering bespoke, sustainable approaches to projects across a broad spectrum of projects. They are currently searching for a driven, capable Principal Flood Modelling Consultant who will be keen to contribute to an already-well-established team of experts in the field. You will be based near the modern, well-connected town of Stockport.
Benefits for the role of Principal Flood Modelling Consultant include (but are not limited to):
* Competitive salary
* Employee Pension Scheme
* Generous annual leave allowance
* Flexible/hybrid working arrangements
* Dedication to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD), with opportunities for career progression
* Access to a number of exciting projects across the region
* An inclusive team environment
Responsibilities for the role of Principal Flood Modelling Consultant include:
* Lead and review Flood Risk Assessments (FRA), modelling, and ES Chapter deliverables
* Provide technical oversight of hydrological analysis, utilising FEH, ReFH2, and WINFAP
* Oversee hydraulic model building, calibration, and reporting (using HEC-RAS, TUFLOW, ESTRY, and Flood Modeller)
* Act as senior point of liaison with clients, industry regulators, and other stakeholders
* Support the preparation of fee proposals, managing project budgets and resourcing
* Oversee successful programme delivery, proactively contributing to Business Development (BD) activities
* Mentor and develop colleagues within the team
* Contribute to the strategic growth of hydrological capability
Required skills and experience for the role of Principal Flood Modelling Consultant include:
* Educated to Degree-level in Civil Engineering, Hydrology, or similar
* Possess Chartered Status with a relevant, recognised Professional Body
* Extensive experience in a hydrology or flood risk role, within a UK consultancy setting
* Demonstrable experience of leading complex modelling projects
* Excellent working knowledge of a range of relevant software systems
* Strong commercial awareness, with excellent stakeholder engagement and client management skills
* Full, valid UK Driving Licence
Desirable skills and experience for the role of Principal Flood Modelling Consultant include:
* An advanced qualification in a relevant field of study
If you are interested in the role of Principal Flood Modelling 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.