Flood Risk Consultant

Ref. No.: CJD241025F

Location: Based near Salford

Salary: GBP32,000 – GBP35,000

This is a wonderful opportunity to join our client, a trusted, innovative multidisciplinary consultancy known for lending their expertise to a diverse range of projects across ground investigation, project planning, and wider engineering and environmental fields. They are looking for an experienced, talented Flood Risk Consultant to take on a challenging array of projects within the sector, based near the vibrant, industrial city of Salford.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (depending on experience)
• Generous annual leave entitlement (rising with length of service)
• Opportunities for hybrid/flexible working
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Regular social events and team‑building
• Cycle‑to‑Work Scheme
• Electric Vehicle (EV) Scheme

Responsibilities

• Preparing Flood Risk Assessments for planning applications
• Producing conceptual drainage strategies, including Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)
• Liaising with clients and stakeholders throughout projects
• Overseeing a diverse range of flood risk and drainage projects
• Contributing to Geo‑Environmental Investigation Reports

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Geography, or a similar relevant field
• Demonstrable experience of working in a design‑based role within a UK consultancy
• Extensive experience of producing Flood Risk Assessments (FRA) and drainage strategies, including SuDS
• Experience with relevant software systems such as Causeway Flow, InfoDrainage, AutoCAD, GIS, etc.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Capability to work on your own initiative as well as part of a high‑performing team
• Good ability to work well under pressure, performing to the highest standards
• Experience of liaising with a diverse range of clients and stakeholders
• Actively working to attain Chartered Status
• Full, valid UK driving licence

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Outstanding literacy and numeracy skills, particularly when applied to report writing

If you are interested in the role of Flood Risk Consultant, please do not hesitate to contact Caroline Davis at Penguin Recruitment. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a recruitment agency in respect to this vacancy.