Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant

My client, a large, accomplished Multidisciplinary Consultancy is currently searching for Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant to join their team of expert engineers, based in the bustling city of Leeds.

Essential Criteria:

- A Bachelor's or Baster's Degree in Geography, or similar discipline (or the equivalent relevant experience)

- Extensive experience within flood risk and drainage, including experience with design guidance considering relevant laws and regulations

- Demonstrable project management experience

- Experience liaising with a range of clients across the sector, and an acute commercial awareness

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

It would also benefit applicants for the role of Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant to possess the following:

- Chartered Membership of a Professional Body (or actively working toward Chartered Status)

- Excellent communication skills when liaising with colleagues and other stakeholders

- The ability to prioritise well, with good time management skills

In your new role of Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant, you will join an outstanding team of experts in the field, with extensive opportunities to develop your career through Continuing Professional Development (CPD). The role will involve a number of responsibilities, including:

- Managing all phases of projects, from inception through to overall completion

- Preparation of tenders and fee proposals, utilising technical and commercial experience

- Overseeing and completing Flood Risk Assessments, Flood Scoping Reports, and Drainage Strategies

- Working with the wider team to produce conceptual drainage design (incorporating SuDS techniques), and production of the relevant drainage plans

- Reviewing reports, calculations, and drawings

- Completing Flood Risk Appraisals for clients, providing practical risk mitigation, recommendations, and commercial advice

- Line managing a team of expert colleagues, with a commitment to mentoring their professional development

As Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant, you will have access to a multitude of company benefits, including the following:

- A competitive basic salary, rising with experience

- Company Pension Scheme

- Generous Annual Leave allowance

- Opportunities for flexible working

- Extensive career progression opportunities, and support for Chartership applications

- Involvement with a number of exciting, innovative projects across the hydrology and energy sectors

If you are interested in applying for the role of Principal 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.