Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant

This role is for a Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant based in the City of London, with a salary of £35,000 to £40,000 per annum. The successful candidate will prepare Flood Risk Assessments and drainage strategies for residential and commercial developments, and design sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) and drainage networks. Additional duties include undertaking surface water and flood risk assessments in line with current planning requirements, carrying out hydraulic modelling, and liaising with local authorities, Lead Local Flood Authorities, developers and other consultants. The position suits someone with experience in flood risk, drainage or civil engineering consultancy.

Flood Risk & Drainage Consultant

Location: London

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000

A growing environmental consultancy is looking for a Flood Risk & Drainage Consultant to join its team in London. The role would suit someone with experience in flood risk, drainage design and planning who is looking to develop their technical and project management skills.

The role:

• Prepare Flood Risk Assessments and drainage strategies for residential and commercial developments.
• Undertake surface water and flood risk assessments in line with current planning requirements.
• Design sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) and drainage networks.
• Carry out hydraulic modelling and interpret modelling results.
• Liaise with local authorities, Lead Local Flood Authorities, developers and other consultants.
• Provide technical input to planning applications and discharge of planning conditions.
• Support projects from initial feasibility through to detailed design and completion.
• Assist with technical reports, drawings, specifications and other project documentation.

The ideal candidate:

• Experience within flood risk, drainage or civil engineering consultancy.
• Good understanding of drainage design, SuDS and UK planning requirements.
• Experience preparing FRAs and drainage strategies.
• Hydraulic modelling experience would be beneficial.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Relevant degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering or a related discipline.

This is a good opportunity for someone looking to build their career within flood risk and drainage, with exposure to a varied range of development projects and the opportunity to take on more responsibility as they progress.