Consultant, Flood Risk
Core
Deliver high-quality Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs), drainage strategies, and hydraulic modelling solutions for infrastructure, energy, and development projects to support planning applications and environmental approvals.
Role type
Senior IC flood risk and water management consultant
Builds
Flood Risk Assessments, drainage strategies, and hydraulic models for clients in the UK and Ireland
Domain
Environmental consulting, flood risk management, water engineering
Required skills
hydrological and hydraulic modelling, peak flow analysis, sustainable drainage system (SuDS) design, UK and Irish flood risk planning policy, regulatory compliance, GIS spatial analysis, report writing, technical review
Preferred skills
data analysis tools (Excel, Python/R), automation or AI-enabled tools, advanced qualifications
Technologies
ESRI-TUFLOW, Flood Modeller, HEC-RAS, InfoWorks ICM, ArcGIS, QGIS
Responsibilities
Deliver FRAs for major infrastructure projects ensuring regulatory compliance; Develop outline drainage strategies and SuDS designs; Provide technical input to Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs); Manage data collection, peak flow estimation, and hydraulic modelling; Liaise with regulators and clients; Mentor junior team members
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC