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My client, a large, innovative Multidisciplinary Consultancy is currently searching for a Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant to join their accomplished team of engineers, based in the pretty, historical town of Reading.

Essential Criteria:

- A Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Geography, Environmental Sciences, or similar discipline

- Demonstrable experience within flood risk and drainage, including with design guidance in alignment with the necessary Section Agreements

- Demonstrable experience of project management within the industry

- Experience of stakeholder liaison across the public and private sectors, with commercial knowledge and awareness

- Good working knowledge of a range of relevant software packages, including MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage, AutoCAD, QGIS (and other GIS software), etc.

It would also be beneficial for applicants for the role of Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant to possess the following skills and experience:

- Chartered Membership of a Professional Body (or proactively working to attain Chartered Status)

- Excellent communication skills

- Flexible and adaptable, with excellent time management skills

In the diverse role of Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant, you will join a team of design experts within the industry. You will be encouraged to develop your career through Continuing Professional Development (CPD). The role will involve several responsibilities, including:

- Managing a range of projects, from inception through to successful completion

- Preparation of fee proposals and tenders, drawing upon commercial and technical experience

- Producing Flood Risk Assessments, Flood Scoping Reports, and Drainage Strategies, and overseeing their completion by other colleagues

- Leading your team in the production of conceptual drainage design (incorporating SuDS techniques), and the creation of relevant drainage plans

- Reviewing reports, calculations, and drawings

- Presenting practical risk mitigation, recommendations, and commercial advice to clients

- Line managing an accomplished team of colleagues, with a commitment to overseeing their professional development

In your new role of Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant, you will encounter several company benefits, including the following:

- A competitive basic salary and a company pension

- Generous Annual Leave allowance and opportunities to engage with flexible working

- Extensive career progression opportunities, and support for applications to Chartership status

- Involvement with a range of high-end, large-scale projects across the hydrology and energy sectors

If you are interested in applying for the role of Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant, please contact me directly by calling (phone number removed), or by emailing (url removed). Please also visit our website, (url removed), to view a range of other available vacancies.

This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position