Flood Risk Consultant

Overview

In this Flood Risk Consultant role, you will develop pragmatic, innovative flood risk and drainage strategies to support planning submissions across major sectors. You will collaborate with local and regional teams to deliver compliant, sustainable solutions that align with client needs and regulatory guidance. The role offers a chance to influence projects from initial assessment through to delivery, working in a supportive, development-oriented environment. You will contribute to a growing consultancy with a focus on planning, environment, transport, and infrastructure, and will benefit from agile work, training, and professional development.

Pay / Benefits

• Agile working with flexible/hybrid policy
• Training and professional development
• Private healthcare
• Professional subscription fees
• 2 Charity days per annum
• Cycle to Work Scheme (Cycle to Work)

Responsibilities

• Produce and advise on flood risk and drainage strategies for planning applications in major sectors
• Collaborate with local and regional teams to deliver integrated solutions
• Apply knowledge of UK policy and guidance to planning processes
• Support sustainable drainage strategy development
• Utilise technical tools to model and analyse drainage scenarios
• Communicate findings clearly to clients and stakeholders
• Contribute to project delivery timelines and quality standards
• Assist in business development and multidisciplinary teamwork

Key requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering subject
• Minimum 2+ years relevant post-graduate experience
• Experience in flood risk assessments and sustainable drainage strategy
• Private sector/consultancy development background
• Knowledge of UK policy and guidance (NPPF, PPG, TAN15, CIRIA SuDS Manual)
• Understanding of UK planning process for developments and regeneration
• Numerate and software literate; working knowledge of AutoCAD
• Knowledge of GIS and drainage modelling software (e.g., MicroDrainage) desirable
• Full driving licence and access to a car

• Collaborative approach
• Effective organisational and communication skills
• Ability to take responsibility and work independently
• Flood risk assessments
• Sustainable drainage strategies
• AutoCAD

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