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Job Title: Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant\n\nRef. No.: CJD1312G25\n\nLocation: Manchester\n\nSalary: £55,000 - £60,000\n\nThis is an excellent opportunity to join my client, an innovative, expanding Multidisciplinary Consultancy known for lending their expertise to a diverse range of projects across the planning, environmental, and engineering landscapes. They are actively seeking a capable, enthusiastic Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant who is committed to enhancing Business Development (BD) by winning new and exciting projects within the Flood Risk and Drainage Sectors.

The role will be based in the vibrant, diverse city of Manchester.\n\nBenefits for the role of Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant include (but are not limited to):\n\n- Competitive salary\n\n- Generous annual leave allowance\n\n- Opportunities for hybrid/flexible working\n\n- An inclusive working environment that fosters creative, innovative thinking\n\n- Access to a range of interesting projects across the local region and beyond\n\n- Training and career progression opportunities\n\n- Opportunities to shape the direction and future development of the company\n\nResponsibilities for the role of Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant include:\n\nWinning new projects for the company, proactively contributing to Business Development (BD) opportunities\nManaging a team of technical professionals\nConducting Flood Risk Assessments (FRA) and designing Drainage Strategies, including Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)\nCompleting Hydrological and Flood Risk Chapters of Environmental Impact Assessments, Nutrient Neutrality, and ESG factors\nCarrying out site visits, writing comprehensive reports, and analysing/interpreting the data\nUsing the appropriate software packages (including MicroDrainage, Causeway Flow, etc.) to inform and produce designs and other technical documents\nWorking with AutoCAD to design conceptual drainage systems\nProducing flood risk maps within QGIS (or similar)\nEstablishing and maintaining excellent working relationships with clients and other stakeholders \n\nRequired skills and experience for the role of Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant include:\n\nA UK Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Civil Engineering, Geography, or a similar, relevant discipline\nDemonstrable experience of winning projects, contributing to Business Development (BD)\nConsiderable experience of working in a flood risk and drainage role, within a UK-based consultancy setting\nExtensive experience of authoring Flood Risk Assessments and producing Drainage Strategies\nExperience in managing people and projects\nProficient in the use of MicroDrainage, InfoDrainage, Causeway Flow, TUFLOW, and other relevant software systems\nGood working knowledge of AutoCAD and GIS software systems\nExcellent understanding of the Microsoft Office Suite\nOutstanding communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills\nExperience of managing relations with clients and other stakeholders\nDedication to your own Continuing Professional Development (CPD)\nPossess a full, valid UK Driving Licence \n\nDesirable skills and experience for the role of Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant include:\n\n- An understanding of relevant planning policy, procedures, and regulatory processes within the industry\n\n- Prior experience of producing technical reports for flood modelling studies\n\n- Good knowledge of hydraulic modelling for rivers, surface water, and/or sewer drainage\n\n- Actively working to attain Chartered Status\n\nIf you are interested in the role of Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant, please do not hesitate to contact Caroline Davis at Penguin Recruitment. Please also see our website for a range of other roles currently available. This is a permanent role.

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