Penguin Recruitment Ltd
Principal Flood Risk Consultant Location: Birmingham Salary: £60,000 – £72,000
Join a leading consultancy as a Principal Flood Risk Consultant and play a pivotal role in shaping flood risk management projects across the UK. With a focus on hydraulic modelling and GIS, you'll lead technical work and mentor junior staff.
The Opportunity As a Principal Flood Risk Consultant, you'll collaborate with clients and design teams in sectors like Aviation, Defense, and Water. You'll lead flood risk management projects, ensuring quality assurance and developing innovative solutions for flood mitigation.
Key Responsibilities – Lead technical work in hydraulic modelling, hydrology, and GIS. – Mentor and guide junior staff in flood risk management. – Ensure quality assurance for technical deliverables. – Develop and test project solutions for flood mitigation. – Manage and supervise junior resources. – Support project managers with financial and change control. – Engage in business development activities, including tendering and client engagement.
Candidate Requirements – Extensive experience in flood risk analysis and project delivery. – Proficient in 1D-2D modelling using InfoWorks ICM, TUFLOW, and Flood Modeller. – Strong skills in GIS (ArcGIS, QGIS, MapInfo). – Experience in hydrological assessment and UK hydrology. – Leadership experience in developing technical teams. – Strong decision-making and organisational abilities.
Why Apply? This role offers a competitive salary of £60,000 – £72,000 and the chance to work on diverse projects. You'll have opportunities for professional development and a flexible working culture to balance your career and personal life.
Company Culture A leading multidisciplinary consultancy committed to diversity and inclusion, offering a supportive environment where everyone can thrive. Flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups are available to support all employees.
Eligibility to Apply Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.
If you are a Principal Flood Risk Consultant looking to take the next step in your career in Birmingham, we would be pleased to hear from you.
If this role feels close but not quite perfect, please do not be put off from applying. I specialise in Civil Engineering, Water and Flood Risk recruitment and may also be able to help with other suitable roles that are not currently advertised.
Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this position. For more information, contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years' recruitment experience.
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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