Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant

My client, a large, innovative Multidisciplinary Consultancy is currently searching for a Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant to join their accomplished team of engineers, based in the pretty, historical town of Reading.

Essential Criteria:

- A Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Geography, Environmental Sciences, or similar discipline

- Demonstrable experience within flood risk and drainage, including with design guidance in alignment with the necessary Section Agreements

- Demonstrable experience of project management within the industry

- Experience of stakeholder liaison across the public and private sectors, with commercial knowledge and awareness

- Good working knowledge of a range of relevant software packages, including MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage, AutoCAD, QGIS (and other GIS software), etc.

It would also be beneficial for applicants for the role of Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant to possess the following skills and experience:

- Chartered Membership of a Professional Body (or proactively working to attain Chartered Status)

- Excellent communication skills

- Flexible and adaptable, with excellent time management skills

In the diverse role of Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant, you will join a team of design experts within the industry. You will be encouraged to develop your career through Continuing Professional Development (CPD). The role will involve several responsibilities, including:

- Managing a range of projects, from inception through to successful completion

- Preparation of fee proposals and tenders, drawing upon commercial and technical experience

- Producing Flood Risk Assessments, Flood Scoping Reports, and Drainage Strategies, and overseeing their completion by other colleagues

- Leading your team in the production of conceptual drainage design (incorporating SuDS techniques), and the creation of relevant drainage plans

- Reviewing reports, calculations, and drawings

- Presenting practical risk mitigation, recommendations, and commercial advice to clients

- Line managing an accomplished team of colleagues, with a commitment to overseeing their professional development

In your new role of Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant, you will encounter several company benefits, including the following:

- A competitive basic salary and a company pension

- Generous Annual Leave allowance and opportunities to engage with flexible working

- Extensive career progression opportunities, and support for applications to Chartership status

- Involvement with a range of high-end, large-scale projects across the hydrology and energy sectors

If you are interested in applying for the role of Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant, please contact me directly by calling , or by emailing . Please also visit our website, www.penguinrecruitment.co.uk, to view a range of other available vacancies.

This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.