# Graduate Flood Risk and Drainage ConsultantApply Now » » Graduate Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant**Salary:** £24,000–£26,000 per annum (full-time), depending on qualifications and experience, plus bi-annual performance bonus **Contract:** Permanent **Location:** Crawley, West Sussex* Supporting the preparation of Sequential and Exception Test documentation where required* Applying knowledge of the NPPF, local policy and national standards to inform site advice* Contributing to planning strategy discussions where flood risk constraints influence development proposals* Supporting early-stage site appraisal and constraint analysis to inform development feasibility prior to planning submission* Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. Geography, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering or related subject)* Genuine interest in flood risk management and sustainable drainage systems* Intellectual curiosity and a genuine interest in understanding the underlying mechanisms of flood risk and drainage design, rather than simply applying standard guidance* Strong written communication skills, with the ability to structure clear and defensible technical reports* Willingness to discuss technical findings in internal and client discussions* Comfortable working with technical datasets, maps and modelling outputs* Organised and capable of managing workload across multiple live projects* Analytical and methodical approach to interpreting technical data* Proficiency with IT and GIS software (QGIS preferred)* Commitment to maintaining high professional and QA standards* Willingness to take responsibility for work outputs and engage constructively in technical discussion and review* Exposure to drainage modelling software such as Causeway Flow, MicroDrainage or InfoDrainage (Causeway Flow preferred)* Experience using AutoCAD to prepare technical drawings* Prior internship, placement or relevant work experience* Knowledge of NPPF and TAN15 planning policy and understanding of planning processes in England and Wales* Awareness of or membership with CIWEM* Awareness of emerging AI-assisted tools and experience using them to support research, analysis or drafting, alongside an understanding of their limitations #J-18808-Ljbffr