Flood Risk Consultant

Contract Type: Permanent

Department: Technical Capability

Location: UK - London

Job Title: Flood Risk Consultant

Flexibility: At BMT, we believe people do their best work when they have the freedom to balance their professional and personal lives. We understand that everyone’s circumstances are different, so we’re always happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you. While we can’t guarantee every request, we will always listen and explore options that support both you and the needs of the role.

Location (Expanded): BMT has offices across the UK, including Aberdeen, Bath, Bristol, Fareham, Leeds, London and Plymouth. We are open to flexible, hybrid and remote working arrangements, and we can be adaptable on location. There will be occasional travel to customer sites, meetings and BMT offices. We are happy to consider both full‑time and part‑time candidates.

You must be eligible to live and work in the UK, and eligible for Security Clearance

About BMT: BMT is dedicated to solving some of the most important engineering challenges of our time. Our people use their technical excellence to deliver practical, meaningful solutions that make a real difference. We are committed to building a safer, more efficient, and more sustainable future. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to our mission, shaping our culture and supporting our purpose.

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Why Work for Us? Joining BMT means joining a company that invests in you. As an Employee Benefit Trust (EBT) organisation, we’re independent and free from external shareholders — allowing us to reinvest in our people and make decisions that support long‑term success.

• Private Medical Insurance (including family cover)
• Enhanced Pension
• 18 weeks’ enhanced maternity pay (after 1 year’s service)
• Family-friendly policies
• Inclusive and supportive culture
• Annual Wellbeing Fund for hobbies and personal interests
• 26 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Holiday trading
• Retail and lifestyle discounts
• Professional subscriptions paid

We are seeking a Flood Risk Consultant to join BMT’s growing Environmental Services team. You will support a range of projects across flood risk, resilience, hydrology and hydraulic modelling, helping clients understand risk, make informed decisions and develop sustainable flood management solutions. Working on projects from strategic flood risk studies and business cases to modelling, mapping and resilience advice, you will deliver technical assessments, prepare clear client outputs and contribute to practical, evidence-based solutions.

Typical work includes flood risk assessments, hydrology and hydraulic modelling, strategic and outline business cases, catchment and coastal studies, and water quality modelling. You will collaborate with colleagues across the UK and internationally, including teams in Australia and Canada, while developing expertise in industry-leading tools such as TUFLOW. The role also offers opportunities to contribute to business development, technical innovation, knowledge sharing and professional engagement with industry-leading conferences and networks.

You are a curious and collaborative professional who wants to make a positive impact on communities, clients and the environment. You will have experience in flood risk, hydrology or hydraulic modelling, with the ability to analyse data and communicate technical information clearly to a range of audiences. You will hold a degree (or equivalent experience) in a relevant discipline and typically have at least two years’ experience in areas such as flood risk, hydrology, hydraulic modelling, GIS or technical reporting.

Experience with TUFLOW, water utilities, local authorities, regulators or infrastructure clients would be advantageous, as would an interest in sustainability, climate resilience, biodiversity net gain or sustainable drainage. Most importantly, you will bring a proactive approach to learning, collaboration and quality delivery, alongside a commitment to creating a more sustainable future. We support professional development and chartership aspirations.

If you are ready to use your skills to help tackle meaningful challenges and contribute to a more sustainable future, we would love to hear from you.