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Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant, Reading
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Client:
Penguin Recruitment
Location:
Reading, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Reference:
46934cb9471b
Job Views:
6
Posted:
14.07.2025
Expiry Date:
28.08.2025
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Job Description:
My client, a large, innovative Multidisciplinary Consultancy is currently searching for a Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant to join their accomplished team of engineers, based in the pretty, historical town of Reading.
– A Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Geography, Environmental Sciences, or similar discipline
– Demonstrable experience within flood risk and drainage, including with design guidance in alignment with the necessary Section Agreements
– Demonstrable experience of project management within the industry
– Experience of stakeholder liaison across the public and private sectors, with commercial knowledge and awareness
– Good working knowledge of a range of relevant software packages, including MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage, AutoCAD, QGIS (and other GIS software), etc.
It would also be beneficial for applicants for the role of Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant to possess the following skills and experience:
– Chartered Membership of a Professional Body (or proactively working to attain Chartered Status)
– Flexible and adaptable, with excellent time management skills
In the diverse role of Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant, you will join a team of design experts within the industry. You will be encouraged to develop your career through Continuing Professional Development (CPD). The role will involve several responsibilities, including:
– Managing a range of projects, from inception through to successful completion
– Preparation of fee proposals and tenders, drawing upon commercial and technical experience
– Producing Flood Risk Assessments, Flood Scoping Reports, and Drainage Strategies, and overseeing their completion by other colleagues
– Leading your team in the production of conceptual drainage design (incorporating SuDS techniques), and the creation of relevant drainage plans
– Reviewing reports, calculations, and drawings
– Presenting practical risk mitigation, recommendations, and commercial advice to clients
– Line managing an accomplished team of colleagues, with a commitment to overseeing their professional development
In your new role of Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant, you will encounter several company benefits, including the following:
– A competitive basic salary and a company pension
– Generous Annual Leave allowance and opportunities to engage with flexible working
– Extensive career progression opportunities, and support for applications to Chartership status
– Involvement with a range of high-end, large-scale projects across the hydrology and energy sectors
This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.
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