Hydrologist/Flood Risk Sheffield

Flood Risk Consultant to Senior Consultant

We are a Sheffield based multidisciplinary environmental consultants seeking an enthusiastic and motivated consultant / senior consultant, with 2-5 years' experience. Candidate will have a relevant degree (i.e. Geography, Earth/ Environmental Sciences, Engineering) and will have membership or working towards chartership (i.e. CIWEM, ICE etc.).

This is a great opportunity for development towards a senior role taking responsibility for clients / projects and developing project management skills.

Role Supporting Project Manager delivering Flood Risk Assessments / Drainage Strategies for a range of projects across the sector with a focus on residential development.

Day to day activities include:

· Prepare risk assessments and undertake site walkovers, CCTV and other survey works.

· Prepare technical reports (i.e. Flood Risk Assessments, Drainage Strategies, ES Chapters) and support the preparation of fee proposals.

· Consult the water regulators, statutory authorities, and other stakeholders.

· Liaise and provide advice to clients.

· Manage time and budgets under guidance from line manager.

· Provide guidance and training for junior staff members.

Skills and Experience:

· Familiar with Flood Risk and Drainage policy/guidance (England, Wales, and Scotland).

· Experience preparing flood risk assessments / drainage strategies / water environment ES chapters

· Familiar with drainage design software (Microdrainage, Causeway, GIS/CAD).

· Strong organisational and time management skills

· Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams, liaising with clients, statutory authorities

· Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable:

· Experience in water quality and nutrient neutrality.

· Familiar with hydrological assessments and hydraulic modelling (i.e.- Flood Modeller Pro, TUFLOW, ESTRY, HEC-RAS, FEH/REFH methodologies).