Flood Risk & Drainage Consultant

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Astute's Environmental team is working with a well-established and forward-thinking consultancy delivering high-quality environmental services across the UK to recruit a Flood Risk & Drainage Consultant, based in Leeds, London, or Manchester with flexible hybrid working available.
This Flood Risk & Drainage Consultant role offers a salary of £30,000-£35,000, along with flexible working, structured development support, and the opportunity to work on nationally significant planning and infrastructure projects.
If you're a flood risk or drainage professional looking to grow your technical and commercial experience in a supportive and ambitious team, submit your CV to apply today.
Responsibilities and duties of the Flood Risk & Drainage Consultant role
Reporting to the Water Services Lead, you will:
Prepare Flood Risk Assessments, Drainage Strategies, and other planning support documents
Contribute to SuDS design and prepare technical drawings and drainage plans
Assist with due diligence reviews for investors and developers, offering practical risk mitigation advice
Analyse and present spatial data using GIS tools (e.g., QGIS)
Collaborate with planning and environmental teams across the business
Contribute to projects in related areas such as nutrient neutrality and climate risk assessments
Work towards professional accreditation and broaden your technical capabilities
Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
A degree in Geography, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering or a similar field (or equivalent experience)
Around 2-4 years of experience in flood risk or drainage consultancy
Familiarity with UK planning policy, SuDS principles, and relevant environmental legislation
Experience using QGIS or similar GIS software
Strong communication skills and attention to detail
Eagerness to develop professionally and contribute to a team environment
Personal skills
The Flood Risk & Drainage Consultant role would suit someone who is:
Passionate about delivering sustainable water management solutions
Self-motivated, organised, and comfortable with client interaction
Interested in a varied role with technical and commercial growth opportunities
Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively
Keen to work on meaningful projects that support planning and sustainability goals
Salary and benefits of the Flood Risk & Drainage Consultant role
£30,000-£35,000 depending on experience
25 days holiday + bank holidays (option to buy/sell additional leave)
Company-matched pension scheme
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
Chartership and CPD support
Employee wellbeing programme
Discounts across fitness, travel, retail and entertainment
Opportunities to volunteer and engage with community initiativesINDNUC
Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of , , gender, , creed or and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful
Location:
London
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Consultant, Drainage, Risk, Flood, Risk Management

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