Interest in a move to one of the UK’s leading independent environmental consultancy? We have an opening for a Senior Flood Risk Consultant to join our clients leading Leeds based team.
We are looking for a consultant who has at least 4+ years’ experience undertaking hydraulic modelling and preparing Flood Risk Assessments (FRA). You will also assist in preparing hydraulic models (both fluvial and pluvial) to support FRAs for developments within the property, renewable energy, and aviation sectors. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking solution focused environmental consultancy with sustainability at its heart.
What’s on offer
- Hybrid working
- Private medical insurance
- Holiday buy back scheme
- Season ticket loans
- Cycle scheme
- Group life assurance
- Staff training and CPD programme
- Employee recognition awards
- Social value programme
The role
- Projects will include early strategy development, through to feasibility, outline design, planning submission, and discharge of conditions.
- You will have the opportunity to work within various consenting regimes, including Development Consent Orders and Town and Country Planning.
- You will be expected to liaise within the Water Team (and externally), to clearly communicate opportunities and constraints, be able to evaluate flood mitigation options within masterplans, and prepare reports.
- Support and assistance will be provided by the wider Water Team.
What you need to succeed
- Good knowledge of the planning system, in particular flood related policy and guidance such as the NPPF.
- Awareness of project management and good communication skills (both internally and externally).
- Ability to write clear and concise reports.
- Some experience producing FRAs. Knowledge of preparing FRAs would be beneficial, and/or a desire to expand knowledge within this area.
- Experienced in using Flood Modeller Pro and TUFLOW software packages.
- Knowledge of hydrology, undertaking hydrological assessments for both fluvial and direct rainfall models.
- Ability to recognise and communicate flood risk related constraints and opportunities at development sites.
- Ability to develop and troubleshoot hydraulic models, interpret modelling results, and disseminate findings to clients.
- Ability to use GIS and AutoCAD.
- Experience and knowledge of liaising with the EA, fully understanding their model review process and modelling requirements.