Flood Risk Analyst

Job Title:
Flood Risk Analyst

Salary:
£35,000-45,000 (dependent on experience)

Location:
Various UK locations (primarily Southern England)

Type:
Permanent | Full Time or Part Time | Hybrid

About the Role
Our client is seeking experienced Flood Risk Analysts (above graduate level) to join their established development and flood risk team.

The role focuses on delivering high-quality, site-specific and strategic flood risk advice to a wide range of clients involved in development and land use planning projects.

Successful candidates will also have the opportunity to contribute to a broad range of projects while working alongside some of the UK’s foremost technical specialists in flood risk and water management.

About the Client
Our client is an award-winning environmental and engineering consultancy with a strong reputation in flood risk, climate resilience and water management.

The organisation is independent and employee-owned, supporting long-term decision making and continued investment in people and innovation. With offices across the UK and internationally, our client works with public and private sector organisations to help build resilience to flood and environmental risks in a changing climate.

The business places a strong focus on collaboration, professional development and knowledge sharing, offering employees ongoing opportunities to develop their expertise and progress their careers.

Key Responsibilities
Leading and delivering Flood Risk Assessments (FRA) in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and Flood Consequence Assessments (FCA) in line with TAN15
Providing planning advice relating to flood risk and drainage for projects across England and Wales
Supporting and delivering technical assessments, including hydraulic modelling and hydrological analysis
Developing and assessing flood mitigation solutions and drainage strategies
Supporting, managing or directing project delivery to programme and budget
Working collaboratively with clients, design teams and stakeholders
Preparing fee proposals and tender submissions
Supporting and mentoring junior team members
Building effective working relationships within multidisciplinary teams
What Our Client is Looking For
Previous experience working within the UK flood risk and development planning sector (essential)
Experience preparing and coordinating Flood Risk Assessments and/or Flood Consequence Assessments
Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and flood risk policy
Experience analysing and interpreting hydraulic modelling outputs
Strong technical report writing and communication skills, including the ability to explain complex issues to non-specialists
Experience supporting project delivery and commercial awareness
Experience working with GIS and CAD software
Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)
Desirable experience:

Preparing outline drainage strategies
Experience with hydraulic modelling software such as Flood Modeller, TUFLOW or HEC-RAS
Hydrological analysis using Flood Estimation Handbook methodologies
Experience mentoring junior staff
Experience supporting tenders and business development
Building client relationships and supporting work winning activities
A full UK driving licence
What Our Client Offers
Competitive salary package
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
Strong emphasis on healthy work-life balance
Structured professional development and training support
Support towards professional chartership
Employee-owned organisation with long-term career stability
Wellbeing initiatives and employee benefits schemes
Opportunities to collaborate with leading specialists in the sector
Eligibility
Applicants should hold a degree (or equivalent) in geography, engineering, environmental science or a related discipline.

Candidates must have previous experience working in the UK flood risk and planning sector.

Professional chartership (for example CIWEM or ICE) is highly valued, and candidates should ideally be chartered or working towards chartership.

Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Opportunity for Growth
This role offers the opportunity to join a highly respected consultancy working on projects that address some of the most important environmental and climate challenges facing the UK.

Employees benefit from structured development programmes, training budgets and chartership support, providing strong long-term career progression within the organisation.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.