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Job Title: Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant
Ref. No.: CJD2012C25
Location: London
Salary: 58,000 - 63,000
This is a fantastic opportunity to join my client, a trusted, innovative Multidisciplinary Consultancy known for lending their expertise to a diverse range of projects across the planning, environmental, and engineering landscapes. They are proactively seeking a capable, experienced Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant who is committed to enhancing Business Development (BD) by proactively seeking to win new, high-profile projects across the Flood Risk and Drainage Sectors. The role will be based in the iconic, diverse Capital City of London.
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 allowance
- Opportunities for hybrid/flexible working
- An inclusive working environment, conducive to both independent and collaborative thinking
- Access to a range of interesting projects across the local region and beyond
- Training and career progression opportunities
- Opportunities to proactively shape the development and future direction of the company
Responsibilities for the role of Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant include:
- Proactively seeking to win new projects for the company, thereby furthering Business Development (BD)
- Managing a team of technical experts and 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, analysing/interpreting relevant data, and producing technical documents (such as reports, etc.)
- Using the appropriate software packages (including MicroDrainage, Causeway Flow, etc.) to inform and produce designs and other technical documents
- Working with AutoCAD to produce conceptual drainage system designs
- Generating 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 Degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, or a cognate discipline
- Experience of winning projects and contributing to Business Development (BD)
- Extensive experience of working in a flood risk and drainage role, within a UK-based consultancy setting
- Demonstrable experience of authoring Flood Risk Assessments and producing Drainage Strategies
- Considerable experience of managing people and projects
- Proficient in the use of a variety of relevant software systems, including MicroDrainage, InfoDrainage, Causeway Flow, TUFLOW, and more
- Excellent working knowledge of AutoCAD and GIS software systems
- Good 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 to attain 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.
