Principal Flood Risk Consultant

Overview

In this role you will lead flood risk management projects across multiple sectors, applying hydraulic modelling, hydrology and GIS to deliver robust solutions. You will guide and develop a technical team within a Water Management Consultancy practice, ensuring high-quality deliverables and active client engagement. The position blends technical leadership with business development to grow capabilities and impact. You work in a flexible, collaborative environment that values inclusion and professional development.

Pay / Benefits

• flexible working arrangements
• professional development
• competitive salary

Responsibilities

• Lead technical work in flood risk management with emphasis on hydraulic modelling, hydrology and GIS
• Mentor and supervise junior staff to ensure quality of technical deliverables
• Develop and test project solutions for flood mitigation
• Manage junior resources and support project managers and directors
• Engage in business development activities including tendering and client engagement

Key requirements

• Extensive experience delivering flood risk projects with a focus on hydraulic modelling
• Proficiency in 1D-2D modelling using InfoWorks ICM, TUFLOW and Flood Modeller
• Strong leadership experience in developing and leading technical teams
• Excellent decision-making and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and collaborative mindset

• leadership
• collaboration
• client engagement
• hydraulic modelling
• hydrology
• GIS

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