Consultant - Flood Risk & Drainage

Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant

Location:

Bristol
Salary: 35,000 - 42,000 plus benefits

I am recruiting for a Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant to join a forward thinking environmental consultancy in Bristol. This is a strong opportunity for a Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant who wants varied development-led work, clear progression and exposure to different planning and consenting regimes.

This Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant role supports projects across property, renewable energy and transport, delivering Flood Risk Assessments, drainage strategies and SuDS design at planning and early design stages. You will contribute to feasibility work, outline design and planning submissions, while working closely with internal specialists and external stakeholders to integrate sustainable drainage into site masterplans.

Key Responsibilities
Prepare Flood Risk Assessments and drainage strategies
Develop and model drainage solutions using Info Drainage or similar tools
Assist with SuDS design and master planning support
Produce planning reports and technical documentation
Liaise with clients, design teams and local authorities
Manage multiple live projects and contribute to collaborative delivery

About You
At least two years UK experience in flood risk or drainage planning
Confident using Info Drainage or equivalent software
Good understanding of flood related planning policy and SuDS guidance
Working knowledge of AutoCAD and GIS
Strong communication and report writing skills
Proactive, organised and interested in sustainable development

Why Apply
This Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant position offers project variety, hybrid working and clear progression. The salary on offer is 35,000 - 42,000 plus benefits, including enhanced pension, private healthcare, CPD support, wellbeing initiatives and a genuinely supportive team culture.

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.