Senior or Principal Flood Risk & Drainage Consultant

Description:

Are you looking to take the next big step in your career? Would you like to contribute to work that genuinely improves the quality of life for communities across the UK?

We are currently seeking a Senior or Principal Consultant with expertise in Flood Risk and Drainage to join a highly regarded and fast-growing multi-disciplinary consultancy. You’ll be part of a collaborative and high-performing team delivering innovative, technically robust solutions to complex challenges across water, infrastructure, and environmental sectors.

About the Company:

Our client is one of the leading global consultancies providing services in engineering, environmental and resource management. Known for delivering technically excellent solutions across major infrastructure sectors, they are consistently recognised as an industry leader in water and environmental services.

Location & Flexibility:

This position can be based from multiple regional offices including London, Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Bristol or Newcastle. A flexible hybrid working approach is supported to allow you to work from home as needed to deliver your best work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a range of flood risk and drainage projects, supporting planning applications across multiple sectors.
• Prepare and review Flood Risk Assessments, surface water drainage strategies, drainage designs and related modelling work.
• Contribute to Environmental Impact Assessments and Water Framework Directive assessments.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior colleagues.
• Engage directly with clients, regulators, and stakeholders including Lead Local Flood Authorities (LLFAs), the Environment Agency and Water Companies.
• Support project managers and take a lead role on low-risk projects, including responsibility for time, quality and budget.
• Contribute to and support bid writing and fee proposals.
• Ensure compliance with relevant national and local policies and design standards (e.g. NPPF, SUDS Manual, TAN15, SPP).

Typical Project Sectors Include:

Defence, transportation, local government, healthcare, education, commercial, residential and mixed-use development, with project values ranging from £10k to over £100m.

Candidate Profile:

The successful candidate will ideally demonstrate:

• A degree (or equivalent) in civil engineering, environmental science, or related discipline.
• Chartered or working towards chartered status with ICE or CIWEM.
• Significant experience in flood risk management, drainage design, and delivering projects through the planning process.
• Proficiency with software such as MicroDrainage (or InfoDrainage), ArcGIS, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of UK flood risk policy and planning guidance.
• Strong report writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to lead and inspire others within a multidisciplinary environment.
• A proactive, flexible and team-oriented mindset with a desire for continuous learning.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Eligibility for UK Security Clearance (or willingness to apply).

What’s On Offer:

• The opportunity to shape high-profile infrastructure projects across the UK.
• A clear career progression path with technical and leadership development.
• Structured learning and development, including internal project management training, coaching, CPD and mentoring.
• A dynamic, inclusive and supportive team culture.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.