Flood Risk Consultant

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Consulting in flood risk consultancy operating across the built and natural environment.  Operating across land development, buildings, environment, highways & transportation, rail, water & utilities; they are highly regarded for their sustainable aspirations and environmental & social commitments and are an employer of choice.

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The Flood Risk Consultant job itself where you will play a key role within a team that works on diverse range of pre and post planning design, including undertaking flood risk assessments, hydraulic modelling, hydrology assessments, SuDS, environmental assessments, drainage strategies for a range of private and public sector clients.  More specifically:

As Consultant, successfully deliver projects and co-ordinate with others
Carry out technical and other work as required on assigned projects whilst ensuring high levels of safety, quality and environmental responsibility
Engage in client and third party liaison successfully leading to enhanced reputation and repeat work
Execute site-based or office functions, liaising with clients and other contractors’ staff to collect project specific information as required by the Project Manager
Prepare reports, models, calculations and drawings on assigned projects
Carry out other duties identified in the Project Quality Plan on assigned projects
Supervise technical work of staff as required by the Department Manager
Have a good understanding of all relevant standards, Codes of Practice, Health & Safety Legislation and current design methods and provide general technical support to own discipline team members

You will have

To be successful as Flood Risk Consultant, you will have a healthy mix of the following:

Civil Engineering, Geography degree or similar
Minimum of two years’ experience of flood risk projects including hydraulic modelling and hydrology assessments
Competent user of Flood Modeller and Tuflow
Knowledge of procedures in estimating hydrology for catchments
Competent user of GIS software
Strong analytical, critical thinking and organisational skills
Work well in teams and provide effective direction to graduates and technicians
Good verbal and written communication skills.
A good understanding of the responsibilities of water companies, lead local flood authorities and Environment Agency in relation to flood risk and drainage
A practical knowledge and experience of drainage design, assessment, and maintenance work
Planning, designing and implementing SUDS
Awareness of MicroDrainage software
Awareness of Integrated Urban Drainage Models such as InfoWorks ICM

You will get

As a Flood Risk Consultant the benefits include a competitive salary, likely £40K-£50K DOE + comprehensive package:

Benefits include Pension (5% employer, life assurance (4x salary), car allowance (role dependent), private medical & dental insurance, professional dues, flexible lifestyle benefits, learning & development, socials & much much more.  Full summary available before interview!

You can apply

To Flood Risk Consultant by applying here (recommended), or by sending a CV to (url removed)

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