Principal​/Associate Drainage and Flood Consultant

Reference: CG378

Sector: Civil & Structural Engineering, Ecology and Environmental

Working Hours: (BST: 8:00 - 18:00 (Mon/Thurs) 8:00 - 16:00 (Fri))

Access Talent group are currently recruiting for an award-winning Environmental consultancy in their head office in Bristol. We’re seeking a Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant at a Principal/Associate Director level to join our dynamic and forward-thinking team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead complex projects in the property, renewable energy, and aviation sectors, while mentoring and supporting junior team members.

This is an opportunity to develop and lead your own team within the South West region. You will have guidance and management from the Technical Director in London with autonomy to deliver, win work, and build a Water consultancy team.

You’ll be responsible for preparing and reviewing Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs) and Drainage Strategies, including leading on strategic sites from initial feasibility to planning submission and discharge of conditions. You'll work across multiple consenting regimes, including Development Consent Orders (DCOs) and Town and Country Planning applications. You will work within the Renewable Energy, Residential Infrastructure, and EA sector.

• Lead the preparation of Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategies for a variety of projects.
• Design and integrate SuDS schemes and flood mitigation strategies within masterplans.
• Provide expert advice to clients, clearly communicating flood risk and drainage-related opportunities and constraints.
• Manage and review technical reports, ensuring a high standard of quality.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions.
• Mentor and guide junior team members, contributing to their professional growth.
• Contribute to bid preparation and business development to support the growth of the company.

• In-depth knowledge of UK flood risk policy and guidance, including the NPPF and SuDS Manual.
• Ability to identify and communicate flood risk and drainage constraints at development sites.
• Strong experience producing and reviewing complex FRAs and drainage strategies.
• Excellent project management and communication skills to engage with clients and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Info Drainage (or other drainage modelling software), AutoCAD, and GIS.
• Experience with bid preparation and business development activities.
• Strong written skills, with the ability to produce and review concise, high-quality reports.

If you are an experienced Senior, Principal, or established Associate within the flood risk and Drainage strategies sector who is looking to build and develop their own team in the South West, please contact Cameron Green on  or Email