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Senior Flood Risk Consultant
Location: Exeter
Build Maintain Recruit are seeking an experienced Senior Flood Risk Consultant to join a consultancy in Exeter. This role offers the chance to take the lead on a variety of flood risk and drainage projects, manage client relationships, and play a key part in delivering high-quality outcomes within a supportive and innovative team.

As a Senior Flood Risk Consultant, you will:

Lead and deliver flood risk and drainage projects, ensuring timely and high-quality outcomes.
Manage client relationships, including negotiations with LLFA authorities and public consultations.
Oversee project financials, including fee proposals, invoicing, and ensuring financial viability.
Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless project delivery.
Mentor junior staff, providing guidance and managing workload priorities.
Provide technical support to senior management and contribute to team success through resource planning and quality management. Requirements:

A 2:1 degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
Professional qualification or progress towards IEng, CEng (ICE or CIWEM).
7-10 years’ experience in flood risk and drainage design, ideally within the private sector.
Proven expertise in Flood Risk Assessments, drainage strategies, and detailed drainage designs.
Strong project management, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in Microdrainage, FLOW, and reviewing CAD work.
Knowledge of NPPF, planning systems, and flood risk/drainage design guidance (e.g., CIRIA). Desirable:

Experience in appeal work and business development. Salary & Benefits:

Competitive salary based on experience.
Quarterly profit-related bonus scheme.
25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
Group pension scheme, life cover, and health scheme membership.
Enhanced parental leave and Benefiz Flexipot scheme (e.g., cycle purchase, medical screening).
ICE-accredited training and support for professional qualifications (IEng, CEng, CIWEM).
Annual subscriptions to professional institutions. This is a great opportunity to progress your career as a Senior Flood Risk Consultant, where you’ll take on greater responsibilities, develop your expertise, and contribute to meaningful projects within a supportive and collaborative team. If you’re ready to grow professionally while making a tangible impact in flood risk management, we’d like to hear from you.

Apply now to join as a Senior Flood Risk Consultant and play a key role in shaping flood risk and drainage solutions