Principal Flood Risk Consultant

Principal Flood Risk Consultant

Location: Exeter

Salary: -55,000 - -70,000 + Benefits

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Principal Flood Risk Consultant to join a growing environmental consultancy in Exeter. This role is ideal for an experienced flood risk professional looking to take a leading role in delivering technically complex projects, managing client relationships and mentoring junior members of the team.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary environmental and engineering team, you will lead the delivery of flood risk and drainage projects across the residential, commercial, renewable energy and infrastructure sectors. You will play a key role in project management, technical review, business development and the continued growth of the flood risk team.

• Leading the delivery of Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs) for a wide range of development projects.
• Producing and reviewing drainage strategies in accordance with national and local planning policy.
• Designing sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) from concept through to detailed design.
• Undertaking hydraulic and hydrological assessments using industry-standard software.
• Managing multiple projects, ensuring programmes, budgets and technical standards are achieved.
• Providing technical leadership and quality assurance across flood risk and drainage projects.
• Mentoring and supporting junior consultants and graduates.
• Liaising with clients, planning authorities, the Environment Agency, Lead Local Flood Authorities and other stakeholders.
• Preparing fee proposals and contributing to business development activities.
• Supporting planning applications through the provision of high-quality technical reports and advice.
• Working collaboratively with environmental, ecology, planning and engineering teams on multidisciplinary projects.

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Geography, Environmental Science or a related discipline.
• Extensive consultancy experience within flood risk and drainage.
• Strong knowledge of UK flood risk policy, planning guidance and SuDS design principles.
• Experience delivering Flood Risk Assessments and drainage strategies for planning applications.
• Proven project management and client-facing experience.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Full right to work in the UK.

• Chartered or working towards Chartership with ICE, CIWEM or a relevant professional institution.
• Experience using MicroDrainage, Causeway Flow, InfoDrainage, Flood Modeller, HEC-RAS, FEH Web and QGIS or ArcGIS.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary projects.
• Commercial awareness and experience supporting business development.
• Line management or mentoring experience.

• Competitive salary with annual performance reviews.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Annual bonus scheme.
• Enhanced pension contribution.
• Private healthcare.
• Life assurance.
• Generous annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy additional leave.
• Professional membership fees paid.
• Full support towards Chartership and continued professional development.
• Regular technical training and leadership development.
• Employee wellbeing programme.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Clear opportunities for career progression within a growing environmental consultancy.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Principal Flood Risk Consultant looking to take the next step in their career, leading technically challenging projects while helping to shape the future growth of an expanding environmental consultancy in the South West.