Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant

7 Days Old

Job Title: Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant

Ref. No.: CJD0301A26

Location: Manchester

Salary: £55,000 - £60,000

This is a wonderful opportunity to join my client, an exciting, expanding 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 talented, capable Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant who is committed to enhancing Business Development (BD) by winning new projects within the Flood Risk and Drainage Sectors. The role will be based in the diverse, relevant city of Manchester.

Benefits for the role of Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant include (but are not limited to):

- Competitive salary (depending on your skills and experience)

- Generous annual leave

- Hybrid/flexible working opportunities

- An inclusive working environment,championing innovative ideas

- Access to a range of interesting projects across the local region and beyond

- Training and career progression opportunities

- Opportunities to proactively shape the future development of the company

Responsibilities for the role of Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant include:

Winning new and interesting projects for the company, proactively seeking Business Development (BD) opportunities
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 Bachelor's (or equivalent qualification) in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, or a similar field
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 toward attaining 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
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Location:
Manchester
Salary:
£55,000 - £60,000 /annum
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Engineering

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