Job Description
Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant
Job Title: Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant
Ref. No.: CJD(phone number removed)D
Location: Manchester
Salary: £52,000 - £58,000
This is an excellent opportunity to join my client, a trusted, innovative Multidisciplinary Consultancy known for lending their expertise to a diverse range of projects across the planning, environmental, and engineering fields. They are actively searching for an experienced, determined Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant who is committed to enhancing business development by winning new and exciting projects within the flood risk and drainage sectors, based in the lively, diverse city of Manchester.
Benefits
Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
Generous annual leave allowance
Possibility of hybrid/flexible working
An inclusive working environment that fosters creative, innovative thinking
Access to a range of interesting projects across the region
Extensive training and career progression opportunities
Opportunities to shape the direction and future development of the company
Responsibilities
Proactively seeking to win new projects for the company, contributing extensively to business development
Managing a team of professionals within the field
Conducting Flood Risk Assessments (FRA) and designing Drainage Strategies, including Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS), in support of planning applications
Completing Hydrological and Flood Risk Chapters of Environmental Impact Assessments, Nutrient Neutrality, and ESG factors
Undertaking site visits, writing comprehensive reports, and analysing data
Using the appropriate software packages (including MicroDrainage, Causeway Flow, etc.) to inform and produce designs and other technical documents
Working with AutoCAD to develop conceptual drainage systems
Producing flood risk maps within QGIS (or similar)
Liaising with clients and other stakeholders, establishing and maintaining excellent working relationships with them
Required Skills and Experience
Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent/higher qualification) in Hydrology, Civil Engineering, Geography, or similar
Considerable experience of having won projects, contributing to business development
Demonstrable experience of working in a flood risk and drainage role, within a UK consultancy setting
Extensive experience of authoring Flood Risk Assessments and producing Drainage Strategies
Experience in managing people and projects
Proficient in the use of MicroDrainage, InfoDrainage, Causeway Flow, TUFLOW, and similar software systems
Good working knowledge of AutoCAD and GIS software systems
Excellent understanding of the Microsoft Office Suite
Outstanding communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
Experience of managing relations with clients and other stakeholders
Dedication to your own Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Hold a full, valid UK Driving Licence
Desirable Skills and Experience
Good understanding of relevant planning policy, procedures, and regulatory processes within the industry
Prior experience of producing technical reports for flood modelling studies
Good knowledge of hydraulic modelling for rivers, surface water, and/or sewer drainage
Actively working to attain Chartered Status
If 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. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a recruitment agency in respect to this vacancy.
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Job Details
Posted Date:
December 1, 2025
Job Type:
Consulting
Location:
Manchester, United Kingdom
Company:
Penguin Recruitment
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