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Consulting in flood risk from Wakefield office with flexible working, for this innovative, international technical and advisory consultancy operating across the built and natural environment . Operating across land development, buildings, environment, highways & transportation, rail, water & utilities; they are highly regarded for their sustainable aspirations and environmental & social commitments and are an employer of choice.
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The Flood Risk Consultant job itself where you will play a key role within a team that works on diverse range of pre and post planning design, including undertaking flood risk assessments, hydraulic modelling, hydrology assessments, SuDS, environmental assessments, drainage strategies for a range of private and public sector clients. More specifically:
- As Consultant, successfully deliver projects and co-ordinate with others
- Carry out technical and other work as required on assigned projects whilst ensuring high levels of safety, quality and environmental responsibility
- Engage in client and third party liaison successfully leading to enhanced reputation and repeat work
- Execute site-based or office functions, liaising with clients and other contractors' staff to collect project specific information as required by the Project Manager
- Prepare reports, models, calculations and drawings on assigned projects
- Carry out other duties identified in the Project Quality Plan on assigned projects
- Supervise technical work of staff as required by the Department Manager
- Have a good understanding of all relevant standards, Codes of Practice, Health & Safety Legislation and current design methods and provide general technical support to own discipline team members
You will have
To be successful as Flood Risk Consultant, you will have a healthy mix of the following:
- Civil Engineering, Geography degree or similar
- Minimum of two years' experience of flood risk projects including hydraulic modelling and hydrology assessments
- Competent user of Flood Modeller and Tuflow
- Knowledge of procedures in estimating hydrology for catchments
- Competent user of GIS software
- Strong analytical, critical thinking and organisational skills
- Work well in teams and provide effective direction to graduates and technicians
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- A good understanding of the responsibilities of water companies, lead local flood authorities and Environment Agency in relation to flood risk and drainage
- A practical knowledge and experience of drainage design, assessment, and maintenance work
- Planning, designing and implementing SUDS
- Awareness of MicroDrainage software
- Awareness of Integrated Urban Drainage Models such as InfoWorks ICM
You will get
As a Flood Risk Consultant the benefits include a competitive salary, likely £40K-£50K DOE + comprehensive package:
Benefits include Pension (5% employer, life assurance (4x salary), car allowance (role dependent), private medical & dental insurance, professional dues, flexible lifestyle benefits, learning & development, socials & much much more. Full summary available before interview!
You can apply
To Flood Risk Consultant by applying here (recommended), or by sending a CV to
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