Associate Flood Risk Consultant

A growing specialist consultancy is looking to appoint an Associate Flood Risk Consultant to join their team in Basingstoke. This is a good opportunity for an experienced flood risk professional looking to take on greater responsibility across technical delivery, client management and project leadership.

The Role:

• Lead and manage flood risk and drainage projects from inception through to completion.
• Prepare Flood Risk Assessments and drainage strategies for residential, commercial and mixed-use developments.
• Undertake and review hydraulic modelling and flood risk assessments.
• Provide technical advice to clients, developers, planners and other stakeholders.
• Liaise with the Environment Agency, Lead Local Flood Authorities and other regulatory bodies.
• Manage project budgets, programmes and client requirements.
• Review technical work and provide guidance to junior members of the team.
• Support business development, fee proposals and client relationships.
• Contribute to the continued growth and development of the flood risk team.

The Candidate:

• Strong experience within flood risk consultancy.
• Experience producing Flood Risk Assessments and drainage strategies.
• Good understanding of planning requirements and flood risk policy.
• Experience with hydraulic modelling software such as Flood Modeller, TUFLOW or InfoWorks ICM would be advantageous.
• Confident dealing with clients and regulatory authorities.
• Previous experience mentoring or managing junior staff.
• Relevant degree in Hydrology, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science or a related discipline.