Flood Risk Consultant

Our team currently has a job vacancy in our Water Team for a Senior Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant. We are looking for candidates who want to be an integral part of the progress of a dynamic growing company. In order to join our team at any level you will need to possess our core values and be inspired to learn.

Responsibilities:

The level of responsibility and expectations technically, commercially and personally will advance according to the level of consulting grade.

• Take a proactive approach to managing client relationships, clarifying expectations, success criteria and outcome measures to meet their requirements and deliver successful projects.
• Preparing fee proposals and scope of works for both small and large projects.
• Manage the technical delivery of projects, providing support and guidance to clients within agreed deadlines.
• Undertake flood risk assessments (for flood zones 1, 2 and 3).
• Surface water and foul drainage strategies and designs based upon sustainable drainage principles.

Expectations:

The level of mastery and experience for a candidate is used to determine the consultant grade and level of expectation.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field.
• A minimum of 5 years UK experience in a Flood Risk / Drainage role is required for this position.
• Experience in dealing with the Environment Agency and their flood assessment/modelling requirements.
• Part-time hours would be considered for the right candidate.
• Having business development experience would be beneficial.
• CIWEM membership would also be advantageous.

Other preferable capabilities, although not essential, are as follows:

• Experienced in drainage design.
• Able to use GIS and CAD packages.
• Experience in 1D and 2D flood modelling.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to begin their career in environmental consulting. Lustre Consulting has been established for 10 years and rapidly expanding, and successful candidates will be joining us at an exciting time. Our approach means that employees have the opportunity to influence the growth and success of the company, with the potential to benefit from our constant drive for continued improvements and development.

Lustre Consulting is an equal opportunities employer whom encourages and supports Continued Professional Development. We support all employees in gaining chartership of their relevant professional institute and provide suitable training opportunities to do so. We pride ourselves on providing a professional and personable approach to Environmental Consultancy and recognise that this is largely due to ensuring we have a suitably trained, friendly and satisfied team.

If this position is of interest to you, please do not hesitate to contact us on 01634 757 705. Alternatively, you can send an email of interest along with a copy of your CV to info@lustreconsulting.com