Associate Flood Risk Consultant

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Associate Flood Risk Consultant\nLocation: Peterborough\nSalary: £60,000 - £75,000\n\nAre you an experienced Flood Risk professional looking to step into a leadership role where you can influence projects, mentor teams and help shape the future direction of a growing technical discipline? This Associate Flood Risk Consultant opportunity in Peterborough offers exactly that.\n\nA leading multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking an Associate Flood Risk Consultant to join its established Water Management team. This Associate Flood Risk Consultant role combines technical leadership, project delivery and business development across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure, development, energy, transportation and environmental projects.\n\nThe Opportunity\n\nAs an Associate Flood Risk Consultant, you will lead projects from inception through to delivery, managing technical teams, client relationships and commercial performance.

You will play a key role in developing the Flood Risk team while contributing to major UK projects addressing climate resilience, flood management and sustainable development.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\n* Lead flood risk, hydraulic modelling and hydrology projects\n* Manage project delivery, programmes, budgets and commercial performance\n* Develop scopes of work, fee proposals and tender submissions\n* Undertake and review hydraulic modelling using InfoWorks ICM, Flood Modeller, TUFLOW, ESTRY or HEC-RAS\n* Deliver flood risk assessments, hydrological studies and technical reports\n* Lead and mentor junior engineers and consultants\n* Manage stakeholder engagement and client relationships\n* Support business development and work-winning activities\n* Contribute to the technical development of the wider Flood Risk team\n\nCandidate Requirements\n\n* Degree qualified in Geography, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering or a related discipline\n* Chartered or Fellow status with CIWEM or ICE\n* Significant experience delivering flood risk and hydraulic modelling projects\n* Strong understanding of FEH hydrology and UK flood risk guidance\n* Experience managing projects, budgets and multidisciplinary teams\n* Excellent communication, leadership and client-facing skills\n* Proven ability to mentor and develop technical teams\n\nWhy Apply?\n\nThis Associate Flood Risk Consultant role offers the opportunity to influence major projects while helping to shape and grow a highly respected technical team. The salary for this Associate Flood Risk Consultant position is £60,000 - £75,000 alongside flexible working, comprehensive benefits and excellent long-term career progression.\n\nCompany Culture\n\nYou'll join a collaborative and supportive environment where technical excellence, innovation and leadership are recognised and rewarded. The business offers the flexibility, project diversity and professional support needed to build a successful long-term career.\n\nEligibility to Apply\n\nApplicants must already have the right to work in the UK.

Sponsorship is not available.\n\nIf you are an Associate Flood Risk Consultant looking to take the next step in your career in Peterborough, we would be pleased to hear from you.\n\nIf this role feels close but not quite perfect, please do not be put off from applying. I specialise in Civil Engineering, Water and Flood Risk recruitment and may also be able to help with other suitable roles that are not currently advertised.\n\nPenguin 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

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2503514

Date Posted:

Posted 11 hours ago

Expiration Date:

19/07/2026

Location:

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Salary:

Competitive

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