Senior Flood Risk Consultant

Overview

Senior consultant delivering flood risk assessments and hydraulic modelling for diverse projects.

Key Responsibilities

• hydrological analysis
• flood assessment
• technical review
• report development
• client liaison
• project management

Tasks

-Client Relations: Build and maintain relationships with clients, ensuring effective communication and liaison with Project Manager, Project Director and the Principal Modeller(s). -Assessing all sources of flood risk; -Mentoring: Provide support to graduate and junior staff leading by example to ensure quality and innovation in approach. -Assessment of Flood Risk to support the development of Flood Risk Assessments and Surface Water Drainage Strategies: -Interpret flood data from the Environment Agency, SEPA and Natural Resources Wales and from hydraulic modelling studies; -Hydrological Analysis:Supporting the Senior Hydrologist by utilising WINFAP and ReFH2 software to undertake catchment analysis and estimate hydrological inflows. -Carrying out technical reviews. -Develop Flood Risk Assessment reports for a range of sizes and complexities of developments independently, including larger NSIP developments which are undertaken within the DCO / EIA process -Commercial/Project Management: Involved in winning work, preparing project proposals, managing resources, subcontractors, contracts and invoicing. Act as a project lead (including understanding contract and cost implications to successfully deliver the project). -Communication and liaison with clients, external stakeholders including the Environment Agency, LLFAs and IDBs.

Requirements

• qgis
• arcgis
• winfap
• chartered
• bsc
• 5 years

What You Bring

-Quality Assurance: Knowledge and experience in contributing to and maintaining high quality deliverables as well as application of best practice within the team and identifying innovative approaches. -GIS experience in QGIS and / or ArcGIS. -Flexibility to work concurrently across different projects, activities and locations. -Awareness of hydrology & hydraulic modelling approaches and relevance to flood risk assessment. -Able to plan your own time, be organised and meet deadlines. -Experience with the planning process, especially DCO applications / EIA, and dealing with Private Developers -Ability to assess and review surface water drainage strategies and calculations. -Bachelor's degree in an appropriate analytical subject (e.g. Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Water Resources, Geography). -Ability to undertake d -Excellent communication, analytical and report writing skills. -Minimum of 5 years relevant experience as a flood risk consultant. -Communication and liaison with other disciplines across the business for example, civil engineers, geomorphologists, and ecologists. -Experience in hydrology studies and the use of hydrological estimation software (e.g. WINFAP). -Technical Reporting: Writing clearly and concisely, summarising technical concepts for a wide range of audiences such as the Planning Inspectorate, Environment Agency, LLFAs, Clients and the Public. -Chartered, or working towards, chartership with CIWEM, ICE or other similar relevant body / institution (or progressing structured training scheme in relevant discipline) -Ability to manage commercial aspects of projects. -Knowledge of relevant policy in England, Wales, and Scotland, including National Planning Policy Framework and supporting Planning Practice Guidance, TAN15 and Fourth National Planning Framework (NPF4). -Independent thinker able to work competently within a team. -Collaboration: We require a strong team player who values independent thinking and is capable of communicating effectively with other consultants and disciplines to deliver comprehensive and sustainable design solutions. -Master's degree in appropriate subject.

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-Provides project management and engineering expertise across key industries, ensuring sustainability and efficiency. -Partners with clients on diverse projects ranging from water treatment plants to major transport infrastructure. -Operates in multiple sectors, including energy, water resources, infrastructure, buildings, and industrial services. -Designs innovative water management solutions, sustainable urban developments, and infrastructure for large-scale transport systems. -Recognized for integrating cutting-edge technologies and sustainable practices into its solutions. -Acts as a trusted advisor, shaping the future of industries worldwide with a blend of technical expertise and practical know-how.

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