Flood Risk & Drainage Consultant

Astute''s Environmental team is working with a well-established and forward-thinking consultancy delivering high-quality environmental services across the UK to recruit a Flood Risk & Drainage Consultant, based in Leeds, London, or Manchester with flexible hybrid working available.
This Flood Risk & Drainage Consultant role offers a salary of -30,00035,000, along with flexible working, structured development support, and the opportunity to work on nationally significant planning and infrastructure projects.
If you''re a flood risk or drainage professional looking to grow your technical and commercial experience in a supportive and ambitious team, submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Flood Risk & Drainage Consultant role

Reporting to the Water Services Lead, you will:

• Prepare Flood Risk Assessments, Drainage Strategies, and other planning support documents
• Contribute to SuDS design and prepare technical drawings and drainage plans
• Assist with due diligence reviews for investors and developers, offering practical risk mitigation advice
• Analyse and present spatial data using GIS tools (e.g., QGIS)
• Collaborate with planning and environmental teams across the business
• Contribute to projects in related areas such as nutrient neutrality and climate risk assessments
• Work towards professional accreditation and broaden your technical capabilities

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• A degree in Geography, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering or a similar field (or equivalent experience)
• Around 2-4 years of experience in flood risk or drainage consultancy
• Familiarity with UK planning policy, SuDS principles, and relevant environmental legislation
• Experience using QGIS or similar GIS software
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail
• Eagerness to develop professionally and contribute to a team environment

Personal skills

The Flood Risk & Drainage Consultant role would suit someone who is:

• Passionate about delivering sustainable water management solutions
• Self-motivated, organised, and comfortable with client interaction
• Interested in a varied role with technical and commercial growth opportunities
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively
• Keen to work on meaningful projects that support planning and sustainability goals

Salary and benefits of the Flood Risk & Drainage Consultant role

• -30,00035,000 depending on experience
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (option to buy/sell additional leave)
• Company-matched pension scheme
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Chartership and CPD support
• Employee wellbeing programme
• Discounts across fitness, travel, retail and entertainment
• Opportunities to volunteer and engage with community initiatives

INDNUC

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government''s Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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