Flood Risk Consultant

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Full time
Location: Wakefield
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Category:
We are currently expanding our Environmental Flood Risk team in our Wakefield office.

About the Role The Environmental Management team in our Wakefield office is currently recruiting for a Flood Risk Consultant or Engineer. The team works on a diverse range of pre and post planning design, including undertaking flood risk assessments, hydraulic modelling, hydrology assessments, SuDS, environmental assessments, and drainage strategies for a range of private and public sector clients. As a result of current work and increased project wins, we are seeking an enthusiastic individual to work as part of the growing team delivering these projects. Main Duties and Responsibilities As Consultant, successfully deliver projects and coordinate with others. Carry out technical and other work as required on assigned projects whilst ensuring high levels of safety, quality, and environmental responsibility. Engage in client and third-party liaison successfully leading to enhanced reputation and repeat work. Execute site-based or office functions, liaising with clients and other contractors’ staff to collect project-specific information as required by the Project Manager. Prepare reports, models, calculations, and drawings on assigned projects. Carry out other duties identified in the Project Quality Plan on assigned projects. Supervise technical work of staff as required by the Department Manager. Have a good understanding of all relevant standards, Codes of Practice, Health & Safety Legislation, and current design methods, and provide general technical support to own discipline team members. Comply with internal management system procedures. Qualifications, Experience and Skills required Essential Civil Engineering, Geography degree, or similar. Experience Minimum of two years’ experience of flood risk projects including hydraulic modelling and hydrology assessments. Assisting with the preparation of documents for seeking planning permission. Assisting with the preparation of business case documentation for seeking funding from various sources. Skills Competent user of Flood Modeller and Tuflow. Knowledge of procedures in estimating hydrology for catchments. Competent user of GIS software. Strong analytical, critical thinking, and organisational skills. Ability to work well in teams and provide effective direction to graduates and technicians. Good verbal and written communication skills. A good understanding of the responsibilities of water companies, lead local flood authorities, and the Environment Agency in relation to flood risk and drainage. A practical knowledge and experience of drainage design, assessment, and maintenance work. Planning, designing, and implementing SUDS. Awareness of MicroDrainage software. Awareness of Integrated Urban Drainage Models such as InfoWorks ICM.

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