Flood Risk & Drainage Consultant

Are you an experienced Flood Risk & Drainage Consultant looking for the freedom of fully remote working while leading technically challenging projects across the UK? We are seeking a proactive and commercially aware professional to join a growing consultancy, where you'll take ownership of complex Flood Risk Assessments and Surface Water Drainage Strategies, helping to unlock development opportunities through innovative and evidence-based solutions.

Working closely with developers, planners, regulators and multidisciplinary teams, you'll act as a trusted technical advisor, guiding projects from early-stage feasibility through to planning and delivery.

This role offers the opportunity to influence strategic project outcomes, mentor the next generation of consultants, contribute to business growth, and help shape industry-leading technical standards.

What’s on offer

Health Insurance Fully remote with flexible hoursCPD and development and networking events.

Acitive support towards CIWEM, ICE or equivalent  projects spanning residential, major development, public sector flood defence and international commissions.

A supportive, inclusive team with a trained mental health first aider and regular social events.

The role

Lead the production and technical review of Flood Risk Assessments and Surface Water Drainage Strategies, ensuring compliance with NPPF, TAN
15 and/or NPF4 as appropriate.

Manage multiple concurrent projects to programme, budget and quality expectations.

Develop and maintain client and stakeholder relationships as a trusted technical advisor.

Mentor and review the work of junior consultants and graduates, supporting their technical development.

Support business development through fee proposals, scope development and client presentations.

Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal tools, templates and technical processes.

Interpret EA, NRW, SEPA, LLFA and third-party datasets to develop evidence-based flood risk conclusions and identify practical solutions for clients.

Where appropriate, develop the technical case for revised flood zone designations through detailed
modelling, topographic analysis and engagement with regulators.

Support feasibility studies at the early stages of development, identifying constraints and the routes through them.

What you need to succeedA minimum of 5 years’ UK consultancy experience in flood risk, with at least 1 year at senior level.

Working knowledge of NPPF and associated planning practice guidance familiarity with TAN
15 and/or NPF4 is an advantage.

Confident interpretation of third-party datasets (EA Product 4/8, LLFA data, historical records) to derive design flood levels and inform planning decisions.

BSc or higher in Geography, Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Civil Engineering or a closely related discipline.

GIS proficiency (ArcGIS, QGIS or Map Info).Experience reviewing and signing off work produced by others.

Experience with Info Drainage, Micro Drainage or equivalent drainage design software.

Knowledge of the drainage hierarchy and experience producing SuDS-based drainage strategies.

Hydraulic modelling experience (Flood Modeller, TUFLOW, HEC-RAS).Chartered or working towards chartership with CIWEM, ICE or equivalent.

Experience preparing or supporting expert witness statements or planning appeals.