Senior Flood Risk Consultant

Description:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Flood Risk Consultant to join the growing Water & Environment Team. This role is ideal for an experienced consultant looking to lead technical delivery, mentor colleagues, and play a key role in the strategic growth of a forward-thinking environmental consultancy.

You will lead hydraulic modelling and Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs) across a diverse portfolio of projects, including property development, renewable energy, and aviation schemes. Projects span early strategy and feasibility through to planning submission and discharge of conditions, operating within consenting regimes such as Town and Country Planning and Development Consent Orders.

Alongside technical delivery, you will actively contribute to client management, including bid preparation, fee proposals, budget management, and relationship development. You'll liaise closely with internal teams, clients, regulators (including the Environment Agency), architects, and contractors, attending design meetings and site inspections as required.

About You

You will have experience in hydraulic modelling and FRA preparation, with good knowledge of flood-related planning policy (including the NPPF). Experience using Flood Modeller Pro, TUFLOW, GIS, and AutoCAD is ideal, along with a solid understanding of hydrology and model development. Strong communication, report writing, and project management skills are key.

the Offer

A competitive salary, enhanced pension, private medical insurance, generous annual leave, flexible working, CPD and training programmes, and a strong wellbeing package. Join a collaborative, sustainability-focused team where you can shape your career as the business grows.

location; offered with flexible / hybrid working, office locations include; London, Manchester, Bristol or Nottingham

next steps

Please apply via the link and be assured that all communiations are in the strictest of confidence