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Principal Flood Risk Consultant Location: Manchester Salary: 60,000 - 72,000 Join a leading consultancy as a Principal Flood Risk Consultant and make a significant impact in Manchester's flood risk management landscape. The Opportunity As a Principal Flood Risk Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality flood risk projects across various sectors, including Aviation, Defense, and Water. You'll lead technical work, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with clients and design teams to ensure successful project outcomes. Key Responsibilities - Lead technical work in hydraulic modelling, hydrology, and GIS. - Oversee flood risk assessments using tools like TUFLOW, Flood Modeller, ESTRY, and InfoWorks ICM. - Ensure quality assurance for technical deliverables. - Mentor and guide junior staff in flood risk management. - Develop and test flood mitigation concepts. - Manage and supervise junior resources. - Support project managers with project procedures and financial 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 and GIS software. - Strong leadership and management skills. - Ability to make robust decisions and work independently. - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. - Organised and capable of managing multiple projects. Why Apply? This role offers a competitive salary of 60,000 - 72,000 and the chance to work with a leading consultancy. You'll have the opportunity to advance your career in flood risk management while enjoying flexible working arrangements and professional development opportunities. Company Culture Our client fosters an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. They offer flexible working arrangements and a range of benefits to support your personal and professional life. 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 Manchester, 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.

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.

Job Title: Flood Risk Management Consultant / Senior / Principal / Associate (multiple levels) Salary: 40,000 - 70,000 (dependent on experience and grade) Location: UK-wide (including Bristol, Epsom, Swansea, Peterborough, Manchester, Glasgow) Type: Permanent Hybrid working available About the Role: Join a leading Water Management Consultancy team working across major UK infrastructure and development projects. This is a technically focused role within flood risk management, offering the opportunity to work on high-profile national programmes while developing leadership, client-facing, and business development responsibilities as you progress. You will work across a variety of sectors including water, energy, transport, defence, cities and development, contributing to meaningful projects that address climate resilience and flood risk challenges. About our client: Our client is a multidisciplinary consultancy delivering major infrastructure and environmental projects across the UK and internationally. They are an inclusive, flexible employer with a strong focus on technical excellence, collaboration, and career development. Their Water Management Consultancy team is growing rapidly to meet increasing demand in flood risk and hydraulic modelling. Key Responsibilities: Undertake and lead technical flood risk work including: Hydraulic modelling (1D-2D) Hydrology assessments (including FEH where applicable) GIS analysis Technical reporting and flood risk assessments Check, review and ensure quality assurance of technical outputs Support and/or lead development of flood mitigation concepts and solutions Manage or contribute to project delivery including scope, programme, and financial control (level dependent) Supervise, mentor, and develop junior staff (Senior level and above) Collaborate with engineers, environmental scientists and planners Engage with clients and stakeholders Support business development including bids, tenders and work-winning activities Progress multiple projects concurrently and manage workload effectively What our client is looking for: Degree in Geography, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering or related discipline Experience in flood risk management and hydraulic modelling Strong working knowledge of tools such as: Flood Modeller TUFLOW / ESTRY InfoWorks ICM ArcGIS / QGIS / MapInfo Experience in hydrology and flood risk assessments (FEH desirable for senior levels) Ability to work independently (consultant level) and/or lead teams (senior +) Strong communication and report writing skills Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines Collaborative, adaptable and detail-focused approach Leadership experience expected at Principal and Associate levels Chartered status (CIWEM / ICE) required for Associate level What our client offers: Flexible and hybrid working policies Opportunity to work on major UK infrastructure projects Inclusive and supportive team culture Strong focus on career development and progression Technical training and mentoring opportunities Exposure to international project work (where applicable) Competitive salary and benefits package Eligibility: Right to work in the UK required Sponsorship may be considered for higher-grade niche candidates Security clearance may be required for certain projects Opportunity for Growth: This team is addressing a "missing generation" gap in flood risk expertise, creating strong progression opportunities from Consultant through to Associate level. You will gain exposure to high-profile national programmes and have clear scope to develop into technical leadership, project management, or client-facing work-winning roles. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Senior Flood Risk and Hydraulic Modelling ConsultantLocation: CambridgeSalary: £45,000 - £55,000 Ready to take technical ownership of modelling and flood risk delivery? This Senior Flood Risk and Hydraulic Modelling Consultant opportunity in Cambridge offers progression, responsibility and regional influence within a respected environmental consultancy. A growing consultancy is strengthening its flood risk capability across residential, commercial and mixed-use developments. As a Senior Flood Risk and Hydraulic Modelling Consultant, you will deliver Flood Risk Assessments, hydrological studies and hydraulic modelling while supporting the development of junior team members. The Senior Flood Risk and Hydraulic Modelling Consultant will build and run hydraulic models, prepare reports and liaise with regulators and clients. This Senior Flood Risk and Hydraulic Modelling Consultant role combines hands-on technical expertise with mentoring and project management exposure. Key responsibilities Prepare Flood Risk Assessments and modelling reports Undertake hydrological analysis using FEH Statistical, ReFH2 and WINFAP Build and troubleshoot hydraulic models using HEC RAS, TUFLOW or Flood Modeller Liaise with clients, regulators and design teams Support junior team members and manage project delivery Candidate requirements Degree in Geography, Environmental Science, Engineering or similar Minimum five years' flood risk consultancy experience Strong understanding of UK flood and drainage policy Experience with hydrology and hydraulic modelling software Confident communicator with stakeholder engagement skills Why applyThis Senior Flood Risk and Hydraulic Modelling Consultant role offers hybrid working, private healthcare and structured progression toward Principal level. The salary for this Senior Flood Risk and Hydraulic Modelling Consultant position is £45,000 - £55,000, alongside pension, life assurance and professional fee support. 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.

Senior / Principal / Associate Director Flood Modeller/Hydrology UK wide 75,000 plus benefits Exceptional opportunities exist with this leading consultancy who continue to grow their water group across the country. We are keen to hear from Senior to Associate Director level individuals with strong Flood Modelling/Hydrology experience. At Senior/Principal level you will lead and manage commissions, sign off modelling reporting, manage budgets as well as change control and mentor modellers. The Associate Director will act as Project Director on key commissions, lead client relationships and work-winning, set modelling governance standards across the team and oversee portfolio performance. The main focus surrounds the leadership and management and the delivery of hydrology and hydraulic modelling commissions (1D/2D fluvial, tidal and surface water) to support planning, design and construction. Providing technical direction, managing programme/budget/risk/QA, coordinate multi-disciplinary inputs, and acted as the key client interface for modelling work streams. In more detail the role will be to:- Lead and manage modelling projects end-to-end: define scope and methodology, set programme, manage budget, control risk, and deliver to agreed QA/QMS standards. Lead and manage hydrology inputs: catchment assessment, rainfall/flow estimation, hydrograph derivation, climate change allowances, and clear documentation of assumptions and uncertainty. Lead and coordinate model build, verification and scenario testing (e.g., climate change, breach/blockage, sensitivities) ensuring outputs are fit for purpose. Provide technical direction on data requirements, boundary conditions, model schematisation, mesh strategy, time step selection, roughness/structures representation, stability/performance and optimisation. Interpret and communicate results into clear, decision-ready advice for clients and design teams (mitigation optioneering, levels/FFL strategy, safe access/egress, residual risk, exceedance routing, floodplain compensation concepts where applicable). Produce and sign-off technical reports/appendices suitable for regulator review and planning/design submissions; respond to technical queries and challenge. Lead and manage stakeholder engagement with EA/LLFAs/LPAs and other technical reviewers (method agreement, meetings, review responses). Coordinate interfaces with drainage, civils, highways, geotechnical and planning teams to ensure consistent assumptions and integrated outcomes. Resource-plan and delegate tasks; mentor junior modellers; maintain consistent standards, templates, and auditable file/version control. Contribute to bids: scope, methodology, programme, assumptions, risks and fee inputs; identify follow-on opportunities. For your part you will possess:- Strong UK consultancy experience leading hydrology and hydraulic modelling projects, including delivery governance (scope/programme/budget/risk/QA). Demonstrable hydrology competence: flow estimation and hydrograph development; confident selection of methods appropriate to catchment type, data availability and study purpose; able to communicate uncertainty and sensitivity clearly. Strong hydraulic modelling understanding (stability, mesh/timestep, roughness, structures representation, boundary conditions, calibration/validation where possible). Confident client-facing communicator with excellent technical writing and project management discipline. Advanced capability in one or more of: TUFLOW, Flood Modeller, InfoWorks ICM. Strong GIS skills (QGIS/ArcGIS) for data preparation and mapping outputs. Desirable: hydrology tools familiarity (e.g., ReFH2, WINFAP, FEH methods or equivalent), plus Python/data processing and CAD familiarity. A graduate in Civil Engineering, Water/Environmental Engineering, Hydrology, Geography or similar and preferably Chartered (ICE/CIWEM) In return you can expect an above industry salary and benefits package together with unrivalled career progression.

We have in-depth knowledge of water and wastewater AMP8 frameworks and Environment Agency programmes, and we partner with a wide range of clients including water utilities, engineering consultancies, and Design & Build contractors. We are currently seeking Wastewater Modellers at all levels - from Graduate through to Principal - to join leading consultancies across the UK. Locations Opportunities are available nationwide, with particular demand in: Exeter, Bristol, Cardiff, Reading, London (and surrounding areas), Haywards Heath, Brighton, Birmingham, Peterborough, Derby, Sheffield, Leeds, Manchester, Warrington, Liverpool, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Belfast. Remote working opportunities are also available. These are permanent positions offering competitive salaries, tailored to individual skills, experience, and expectations. Role Overview As a Wastewater Modeller, you will play a key role within our clients' hydraulic modelling teams, supporting major engineering projects across wastewater networks, integrated catchment management, flood alleviation, SuDS, and stormwater management. Our clients deliver a diverse range of projects for UK water companies, the Environment Agency, Lead Local Authorities, and international partners. Depending on your level of experience, your responsibilities may include: Developing options and solutions, building, calibrating, and verifying complex hydraulic models Hydraulic and water quality analysis, including catchment hydraulics and pollutant source assessment Integrated catchment modelling - evaluating interactions between sewers, watercourses, and overland flows Supporting delivery of Storm Overflow Assessment Framework (SOAF) and Water Framework Directive (WFD) programmes Candidate Requirements Degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. Civil Engineering, Geography, Water & Environmental Engineering, Hydraulics) Experience in urban drainage / wastewater network modelling Proficiency in hydraulic modelling software such as Infoworks ICM Understanding of UK water industry legislation, policy, and regulatory requirements Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills For Senior and Principal roles: Chartered (ICE / CIWEM) or working towards accreditation Proven track record in business development, client and project management, and/or team leadership What's in it for you? At Advance TRS, we are committed to helping you achieve your career ambitions. Common motivations for exploring new opportunities include: Increased salary - Expert benchmarking to ensure you are paid competitively Improved benefits - Access to roles offering enhanced packages (e.g. pension, bonuses, flexible working, medical cover, 9-day fortnights) Career progression - Opportunities for training, Chartership mentoring, and leadership development Challenging projects - Exposure to flagship frameworks, innovation, and team growth opportunities Work-life balance - Flexible hours, hybrid/remote options, or relocation support Positive culture - Supportive, inclusive, and collaborative working environments We work openly and transparently, offering honest advice with a no-pressure approach. All conversations are strictly confidential. If your concerns can be resolved with your current employer, we'll even guide you on how to approach that discussion. Next Steps If you'd like to explore current wastewater modelling opportunities suited to your skills and experience, please contact: Alex Shaw (Lead Principal Consultant) at Advance TRS We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Job Title: Senior to Principal Flood Risk Consultant Salary: Up to 60,000 - 75,000 + equity (dependent on experience) Location: Candidate ideally located in London (flexible UK-wide, hybrid working) Type: Permanent, hybrid About the Role: This opportunity blends technical consultancy with technology innovation. You'll work closely with the founders to review and approve FRAs, support clients, and contribute directly to the development of an AI-driven platform set to transform flood risk assessment in the UK. About Our Client: Our client is an AI startup founded by flood risk engineers and researchers. Their mission is to modernise flood risk assessment by: Providing local authorities with smarter tools for planning submissions. Delivering site-specific FRAs using advanced AI capabilities. Their goal: streamline the planning system, enable sustainable development, and protect communities across the UK. Key Responsibilities: Review and approve Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs). Operate and help refine the client's AI platform. Liaise with clients, consultants, and regulators. Contribute to the development of new product features and services. What Our Client is Looking For: Chartered status with CIWEM, CEng (MICE), or equivalent. 8+ years in flood risk assessment, drainage strategy, and SuDS design in England. Knowledge of hydraulic modelling tools (e.g. Flood Modeller, TUFLOW, MicroDrainage, InfoDrainage). Interest in the use of AI in planning and engineering. Strong communicator with proven client and stakeholder management skills. Ability to manage multiple projects effectively. What Our Client Offers: Salary to 60-75k plus equity. Flexible working arrangements, hybrid across the UK. Direct involvement in an early-stage, high-growth company. A culture where contribution and impact are recognised. Eligibility: Applicants must be based in the UK with full right to work. Opportunity for Growth: This role offers more than progression - it offers influence. As an early hire, you will play a central role in shaping both the technology and the consultancy service. Your expertise will directly guide how the industry approaches flood risk in the years ahead. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.