Flood Risk and Hydraulic Modelling Consultant

Flood Risk and Hydraulic Modelling

Senior Consultant

Location: Leeds or London

Salary wise ideally they are looking around c42K plus benefits if working out of Leeds office. There may be some flexibility on this for the right candidate as it's quite niche. Work will be a mix of in office and work from home.

Role Location

The role will be based at either the Leeds or London office, but they also encourage a balance of working from their offices and working from home. Full or part time hours will be considered.

The Company

Our client are a leading independent environmental consultancy, underpinned by a growing team of experts in environmental policy, strategy, design, and assessment. With offices in London, Bristol, Warrington, Leeds, Brighton and Belgium.

Over the last 30+ years, they have achieved sustained growth and honed their provision of high-quality services, while securing a large volume of repeat business from satisfied clients. They were recognised as a top 25 leading player' in UK Environmental and Sustainability Consulting.

They pride themselves on being able to:

- Employ the best people to provide the highest quality advice
- Provide a personal service
- Deliver meaningful work to a high technical standard, which protects and improves the environment
- Design innovative cross-disciplinary solutions

With a proven track record of success, they have been involved with UK Government expert groups and European Commission working groups, provided expert evidence at Public Inquiries, and helped clients gain planning consent for thousands of projects.

The Group is underpinned by values of Community, Collaboration, Professionalism & Integrity - developed by their staff members to reflect their shared principles, approach to their work, and positive company culture.

The Role

• We are seeking a Senior Consultant to join their team, with at least 4+ years' experience undertaking hydraulic modelling and preparing Flood Risk Assessments (FRA).
• This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking solution focused environmental consultancy with sustainability at its heart.
• The new team member will assist in preparing hydraulic models (both fluvial and pluvial) to support FRAs for developments within the property, renewable energy, and aviation sectors.
• 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.

Key Skills

Good knowledge of the planning system, in particular flood related policy and guidance such as the NPPF.

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.

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. Training and support would be provided, to include elements such as drainage and SuDS.

What's on offer

They are a growing Group of companies that wants to do things differently, with an exciting future that will help you shape and realise your ambitions. You will have a great opportunity to work with a talented and dedicated team and be able to develop your career as the company grows.

Alongside a competitive salary, starting at between £42,000 and £47,000 depending which office you are based in (there may be some flexibility on this for the right candidate as it's quite niche.) - they offer a range of formal benefits and training, and development programmes to enhance employee satisfaction and professional development.

These include an enhanced pension scheme, private medical insurance, competitive annual leave entitlement which grows with length of service, additional annual leave purchase scheme, rail and bus season ticket loans, cycle scheme, group life assurance, staff training and CPD programme, employee recognition awards, social value programme and more.

Furthermore, they ensure they can support their employees through offering wellbeing programmes and policies that support individuals. These include flexible working, trained mental health first aiders, and readily available support through their Employee Assistance programme.

With offices in London, Bristol, Warrington, Leeds, Brighton and Belgium, the business comprises four specialist sister companies inc Consultants, Air Quality Consultants, Noise Consultants, and Europe.

Their Equal Opportunities Policy is to ensure that no applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender, reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.