Principal Flood Risk Consulant
Core
Lead flood risk assessment, hydraulic modelling, and sustainable drainage solutions for major UK development and infrastructure schemes.
Role type
Principal Flood Risk Consultant / Senior IC Water Engineer
Builds
Flood risk assessments, drainage strategies, SuDS designs, and hydraulic modelling studies for clients across the UK.
Domain
Civil Engineering / Water Management / Flood Risk
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
Hydraulic and hydrological modelling, Flood Risk Assessment (FRA) production, Sustainable Drainage System (SuDS) design, stakeholder engagement with regulators, project delivery management, business development, mentoring junior staff
Preferred skills
Catchment-based approaches, nature-based solutions, experience with UK flood risk policy (NPPF), business growth strategy
Technologies
Flood Modeller, TUFLOW, Infoworks ICM, Microdrainage, Infodrainage
Responsibilities
Lead and deliver Flood Risk Assessments for infrastructure and residential developments; manage hydraulic and hydrological modelling studies; prepare Drainage Strategies and SuDS designs; liaise with Local Planning Authorities and the Environment Agency; mentor junior team members; support business development through market analysis and tender submissions.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic growth responsibilities