Principal Flood Risk Consultant

Principal Flood Risk Consultant

Reading

50,000 - 60,000

A specialist Flood Risk and Drainage Consultancy is looking to appoint a Principal Consultant to join its growing team in Reading.

This is a senior position for an experienced Flood Risk professional looking to take on greater responsibility across technical delivery, project management and client relationships.

The role will include:

• Leading the delivery of Flood Risk Assessments, drainage strategies and flood risk appraisals
• Undertaking and reviewing flood risk modelling and technical assessments
• Developing Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) strategies
• Managing projects from inception through to completion, including budgets and programmes
• Providing technical guidance and reviewing the work of junior team members
• Liaising with clients, Local Authorities, the Environment Agency and other stakeholders
• Developing and maintaining client relationships
• Supporting the continued growth and development of the Flood Risk team

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in flood risk and drainage, with experience delivering projects within a consultancy environment. You will be confident managing projects independently, communicating with clients and providing technical direction to more junior members of the team.

Experience with TUFLOW, Flood Modeller, InfoDrainage/MicroDrainage and GIS would be beneficial.

This is a good opportunity for an experienced Senior or Principal Flood Risk Consultant to take on a senior position within a growing consultancy, with a strong balance of technical, project management and client-facing work.

The role offers:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Hybrid working
• Reading-based office
• Varied flood risk and drainage projects
• Strong client exposure
• Greater responsibility and autonomy
• Long-term career progression

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