Principal Consultant-Flood Risk Management

Your new company

A leading engineering and environmental consultancy is seeking an experienced Flood Risk Consultant to join their growing Water Management team. This organisation works across a diverse portfolio of sectors including Aviation, Defence, Energy, Cities & Development, Education, Rail, and Water, delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to complex challenges.With a strong focus on collaboration, flexibility, and professional development, the company offers a supportive and inclusive environment where employees are empowered to progress their careers.

Your new role

As a Senior or Principal Flood Risk Consultant, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality flood risk projects while leading and mentoring junior team members. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams and clients across the UK, you will take ownership of technical delivery and contribute to project success.
Key responsibilities include:

• Leading flood risk assessments and hydraulic modelling projects
• Undertaking data analysis, hydrology, GIS and technical reporting
• Managing and mentoring junior staff and reviewing their work
• Developing and testing flood mitigation solutions
• Supporting project management activities, including programme and financial control
• Collaborating with environmental scientists, engineers, and planners
• Supporting business development, including tendering and client engagement

What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role, you will bring strong technical expertise alongside leadership capability and a collaborative mindset.
You will demonstrate:

• Proven experience delivering flood risk management projects
• Strong hydraulic modelling experience (1D-2D modelling such as Infoworks ICM, Flood Modeller, TUFLOW/ESTRY)
• Experience with GIS tools (ArcGIS, QGIS, or MapInfo)
• Knowledge of UK hydrology, including FEH methods (desirable)
• Ability to lead technical work and mentor junior colleagues
• Strong project delivery experience, meeting client requirements
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and workloads effectively
• A proactive, motivated and detail-oriented approach

What you'll get in return In return, you will receive:
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits packageFlexible and hybrid working arrangementsOpportunities for career progression and technical developmentAccess to training and professional development programmesSupportive, inclusive and collaborative working cultureThe opportunity to work on high-profile projects across multiple sectors

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