Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant in Glasgow)

📍 Glasgow, United Kingdom

Consulting Penguin Recruitment

Job Description

Job Title: Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant Ref. No.: CJD221125B Location: Glasgow Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 This is a rare opportunity to join my client, a trusted, eco-conscious 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 a talented, enthusiastic 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 sector. The role will be based in the lively, cultural city of Glasgow. Benefits for the role of Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant include (but are not limited to): Highly-competitive salary Generous annual leave allowance Hybrid/flexible working opportunities An inclusive working environment Access to a range of interesting projects across the region Extensive training and career progression opportunities Genuine opportunities to shape the direction of the company's development Responsibilities for the role of Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant include: Proactively seeking to win new projects for the company, capitalising on Business Development (BD) opportunities Managing a team of technical 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 Attending 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) Establishing and maintaining excellent working relationships with clients and stakeholders across the public and private sectors Required skills and experience for the role of Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant include: A UK Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a similar, relevant field Experience of having won projects, contributing to business development Considerable 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 Demonstrable experience in managing people and projects Good working knowledge of MicroDrainage, InfoDrainage, Causeway Flow, TUFLOW, and similar software systems Keen proficiency in the use 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) Possess a full, valid UK Driving Licence Desirable skills and experience for the role of Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant include: An 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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Job Details

Posted Date: November 26, 2025
Job Type: Consulting
Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom
Company: Penguin Recruitment

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