Flood Risk Consultant

• Buy-in from clients to assist in your technical progression

Experience required…

• Degree in a related technical field (environmental / civil engineering) or equivalent experience and be a member of an appropriate institution.
• Experience or an understanding of project management or principles to achieve project delivery.
• Technical experience in UK flood risk legislation and planning standards.
• Experience of working on planning applications and awareness of LLFA duties.
• Chartered Membership of relevant professional organisation.
• Experience working with public sectors such as LLFA’s and/or EA.
• Experience in developing business cases for flood risk management schemes with the aim to secure Flood Defence Grant in Aid (FDGiA) funding.
• Experience working in client facing environments and ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders to deliver positive outcomes.
• Knowledge of hydraulic modelling (Flood Modeller TUFLOW) or drainage modelling software (MicroDrainage or Causeway Flow) and technically competent in fundamental hydraulic design principles.
• UK experience within a public, private or third-sector UK-based client.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Chartered Member or working towards chartered membership of a professional institution such as CIWEM, ICE, APM, etc.

We take pride in supporting our colleagues throughout their careers. We’re a people-centric organisation, placing mutual respect and dignity in the highest regard. This is reflected in our approach to issues such as mental health and wellbeing, family friendly policies, social value, and net zero. We’re a Disability Confident Employer and an accredited Real Living Wage Employer.

• A varied client base where you can apply and develop your skills
• Career development and training to reach your professional or academic qualification goals supported by our own network of mentors and managers
• Company car or car allowance
• Permanent health insurance
• Company pension contribution
• Salary sacrifice to buy additional benefits
• Contribution to commuting mileage
• The flexibility to broaden your horizons with each new secondment, without changing your employer
• Further exposure to your chosen industry - increasing your awareness, knowledge and sharpening your skills
• Paid subscription to a professional body of your choice
• Regular social events and volunteering opportunities
• 25 days annual leave (option to buy up to 5 more), in addition to the normal public holidays (based on a 40 hour week, pro rata for part-time colleagues)
• 1 paid Waterman Aspen in the Community Day to volunteer in your local community