Job Description
Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant
Location: London
Salary: 38,000 - 45,000 plus benefits
I am recruiting for a Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant to join a growing environmental consultancy in London. This is an excellent opportunity for a Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant who wants exposure to high quality development work while building strong technical and planning skills within a supportive team.
This Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant role supports projects across property, renewable energy and aviation, delivering Flood Risk Assessments, drainage strategies and SuDS-led solutions from feasibility through to planning and outline design. As a Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant, you will contribute to early strategy work, design integration within site masterplans and a range of planning submissions.
Key Responsibilities
Assist with Flood Risk Assessments and drainage strategies
Develop SuDS concepts and model drainage networks using InfoDrainage or similar
Support feasibility studies, outline design and planning documentation
Liaise with clients, regulators and internal project teams
Help manage multiple live projects and competing deadlines
Produce clear, accurate and well structured technical reports
About You
Around two years UK experience in flood risk or drainage
Confident user of InfoDrainage or comparable software
Good understanding of SuDS, NPPF guidance and drainage standards
Working knowledge of AutoCAD and GIS
Strong communication and report writing skills
Proactive, organised and committed to sustainable design
Why Apply
This Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant position offers varied projects, hybrid working and clear progression. The salary on offer is 38,000 - 45,000 plus benefits, including private healthcare, enhanced annual leave, CPD support and wellbeing initiatives.
Eligibility to Apply
Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.
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.
