Job Title: Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant
Ref. No.: CJD0612N25
Location: Liverpool
Salary: £55,000 - £60,000
This is a wonderful opportunity to join my client, an expanding, industry-leading Multidisciplinary Consultancy known for lending their expertise to a diverse range of projects across the planning, environmental, and engineering landscapes. They are currently searching for a driven, experienced Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant who is committed to enhancing Business Development (BD) by winning new and exciting projects within the Flood Risk and Drainage Sector. The role will be based in the picturesque, culturally-significant port city of Liverpool.
Benefits for the role of Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant include (but are not limited to):
- Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Possibility of hybrid/flexible working
- An inclusive working environment that fosters creative, innovative thinking
- Access to a range of interesting projects across the local region and beyond
- Extensive training and career progression opportunities
- Opportunities to shape the direction and future development of the company
Responsibilities for the role of Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant include:
*Proactively seeking and winning new projects for the company, contributing extensively to Business Development (BD) strategies
*Managing a team of technical professionals
*Conducting Flood Risk Assessments (FRA) and designing 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 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 other stakeholders
Required skills and experience for the role of Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant include:
*A UK Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Civil Engineering, Geography, or cognate discipline
*Considerable experience of winning projects, contributing to Business Development (BD) strategies
*Demonstrable 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
*Experience in managing people and projects
*Proficient in the use of MicroDrainage, InfoDrainage, Causeway Flow, TUFLOW, and similar software systems
*Good working knowledge 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:
- An understanding of relevant planning policy, procedures, and regulatory processes
- 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.