Flood Risk & Drainage Consultant

Hackney, London
Lucion Group
Job Introduction

We currently have a brilliant opportunity for a Flood Risk & Drainage Consultant to come and join us here at Delta-Simons as part of our friendly and supportive Water Services Team. We are looking for someone who is passionate about flood risk management and drainage design. You will be working on diverse range of flood risk projects from planning applications to transactional due diligence for a wide range of public and private sector clients. This is a full-time, permanent role where we are able to offer a competitive basic salary depending on skills and experience, and are ideally looking for someone to support in our London office.

Main Responsibilities

Working as a Consultant within Water Services, you would see projects through from conception to delivery. Typical tasks will include:

Assisting on projects from inception to completion to develop a wide range of technical, project management and commercial skills
Completion of Flood Risk Appraisals for our investor and pension fund clients assessing the risk for all sources of flooding and providing practical mitigation measures, recommendations and commercial advice
Completion of Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategies to support planning applications for our clients
Undertaking conceptual drainage design and producing concept drainage plans
Involvement in product development and completion of other flood risk and drainage projects for existing and new and emerging markets such as nutrient neutrality and ESG
Building relationships with the team, across other technical disciplines within Delta-Simons and the Lucion Group and with clients
Mentoring of staff within the team to support their professional development
The Ideal Candidate

What we need from you:

Having a growth mindset, with a proactive and resourceful approach
Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
Ability to learn new skills quickly and be self-motivated
Ability and willingness to learn from experience and take on greater responsibility
Commitment and desire to develop personal CPD
Sound communication and personal effectiveness skills to liaise with colleagues and clients

What we would like from you:

Bachelor’s degree in relevant subject such as Geography, or demonstration of equivalent qualification or experience
2+ years’ experience in flood risk and drainage consultancy, with a good understanding of relevant regulatory processes and planning policy
Experience of managing projects and liaising with both clients and statutory consultees
Good commercial awareness
Experience of using GIS (preferably QGIS)
Experience of using MicroDrainage (preferable) or equivalent software
Experience of using AutoCAD (preferable)
Desirable to be a Member of Professional Body with ambition to work towards Chartered status
About The Company

Delta-Simons are a beyond net zero carbon company, with sustainability embedded in the heart of all we do. We empower staff to do great things, to enrich the business and generate a massive value for the environment and its Shareholders.

Delta-Simons is a nationwide, multi-disciplinary environmental consultancy, part of the Lucion Group, specialising in Environment, Health & Safety and Sustainability advice and support. With revenues of around £50m, we serve 1,500 clients across >20 sectors including Utilities, Real Estate, Nuclear, Technology, Marine, Government, Education, Planning and Development.

As a founding member of the Inogen Alliance, a global corporation of consultants that provides global coverage for environmental, health, safety and sustainability solutions, we are proud of our reputation that delivers projects to organisations not only across the UK but around the world, whilst maintaining flexibility and personal attention to our Staff and Clients.

Get in touch

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Delta-Simons is an equal opportunities employer

Package Description

What’s in it for you?

At Delta-Simons, recruiting and retaining the best individuals is key to our success and continued growth. We celebrate our staff by offering:

Competitive basic salary of between £30,000 – £35,000 depending on skills, experience and location.
Company matched pension scheme.
Up to 29 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, with holiday increasing with service.
Hybrid and flexible working opportunities.
Career progression opportunities as part of a growing water team, supported by mentor schemes.
Support in application for membership of a professional body and chartership.
Participation in a friendly, supportive and experienced team.
Involvement in exceptional and innovative projects, with recent involvement including the UK’s largest solar farm, and logistics park.
Supported opportunities for volunteering and community action.
Employee Assistance Programme, which includes counselling services and legal assistance.
Cashback and discounts on purchases and events, from a range of brands and services including gym membership and restaurant deals.