Flood Risk Consultant - Wakefield, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom - Macstaff

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    Consulting in flood risk consultancy operating across the built and natural environment.

    Operating across land development, buildings, environment, highways & transportation, rail, water & utilities; they are highly regarded for their sustainable aspirations and environmental & social commitments and are an employer of choice.

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    The Flood Risk Consultant job itself where you will play a key role within a team that works on diverse range of pre and post planning design, including undertaking flood risk assessments, hydraulic modelling, hydrology assessments, SuDS, environmental assessments, drainage strategies for a range of private and public sector clients


    More specifically:
    As Consultant, successfully deliver projects and co-ordinate with others

    Carry out technical and other work as required on assigned projects whilst ensuring high levels of safety, quality and environmental responsibility

    Engage in client and third party liaison successfully leading to enhanced reputation and repeat work

    Execute site-based or office functions, liaising with clients and other contractors' staff to collect project specific information as required by the Project Manager

    Prepare reports, models, calculations and drawings on assigned projects

    Carry out other duties identified in the Project Quality Plan on assigned projects

    Supervise technical work of staff as required by the Department Manager

    Have a good understanding of all relevant standards, Codes of Practice, Health & Safety Legislation and current design methods and provide general technical support to own discipline team members

    You will have

    To be successful as Flood Risk Consultant, you will have a healthy mix of the following:

    Civil Engineering, Geography degree or similar

    Minimum of two years' experience of flood risk projects including hydraulic modelling and hydrology assessments

    Competent user of Flood Modeller and Tuflow

    Knowledge of procedures in estimating hydrology for catchments

    Competent user of GIS software

    Strong analytical, critical thinking and organisational skills

    Work well in teams and provide effective direction to graduates and technicians

    Good verbal and written communication skills.

    A good understanding of the responsibilities of water companies, lead local flood authorities and Environment Agency in relation to flood risk and drainage

    A practical knowledge and experience of drainage design, assessment, and maintenance work

    Planning, designing and implementing SUDS

    Awareness of MicroDrainage software

    Awareness of Integrated Urban Drainage Models such as InfoWorks ICM

    You will get

    As a Flood Risk Consultant the benefits include a competitive salary, likely £40K-£50K DOE + comprehensive package:


    Benefits include Pension (5% employer, life assurance (4x salary), car allowance (role dependent), private medical & dental insurance, professional dues, flexible lifestyle benefits, learning & development, socials & much much more.

    Full summary available before interview

    You can apply

    To Flood Risk Consultant by applying here (recommended), or by sending a CV to (url removed)

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