Principal/Associate - Flood Risk & Drainage

Astute''s Environmental team is partnering with a leading environmental consultancy known for delivering sustainable, innovative, and high-impact solutions, to recruit an Associate - Flood Risk & Drainage, based in London, with flexible hybrid working available.
This Associate - Flood Risk & Drainage role offers a competitive salary up to -65,000, along with structured career development, a collaborative culture, and involvement in exciting national projects - including the UK''s largest solar farm.
If you''re an experienced flood risk consultant with strong technical, commercial, and leadership skills, and you''re ready to help grow a thriving team while delivering exceptional client work, submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Associate - Flood Risk & Drainage role

Reporting to the Water Services leadership team, you will:

• Manage projects from inception to completion, including fee proposals and tender submissions
• Deliver and review Flood Risk Assessments, Drainage Strategies, Scoping Reports, and Flood Risk Appraisals
• Provide bespoke commercial advice to clients across planning, due diligence, and risk management
• Support the development and delivery of SuDS designs and technical drainage drawings
• Contribute to the development of services in nutrient neutrality, ESG, and new markets
• Liaise with clients, statutory consultees, and internal teams across the Group
• Lead, mentor, and line manage junior team members
• Drive innovation in flood and drainage solutions, championing technical quality and client satisfaction

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• A degree (BSc/MSc) in Geography, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 7+ years'' experience in flood risk and drainage consultancy
• Strong understanding of design guidance, planning policy, and regulatory processes
• Proven experience in project management, client liaison, and stakeholder engagement
• Experience using MicroDrainage / InfoDrainage, QGIS, and ideally AutoCAD
• Chartered status (or actively working towards it) highly desirable

Personal skills

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

• Commercially aware, proactive, and client-focused
• Passionate about sustainable flood risk solutions and innovation
• Able to manage deadlines, budgets, and technical delivery across multiple projects
• Experienced in mentoring others and supporting professional development
• Confident working in a collaborative, cross-disciplinary consultancy environment

Salary and benefits of the Associate - Flood Risk & Drainage role

• Competitive salary (depending on experience)
• Company-matched pension scheme
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (with buy/sell options)
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Career progression and support for chartership
• Involvement in major national projects and innovation-focused work
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cashback and discounts across retail, fitness, hospitality, and more
• Volunteering opportunities and sustainability-focused culture

INDNUC

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