Hydrologist/Flood Risk Sheffield

Flood Risk Consultant to Senior Consultant
We are a Sheffield based multidisciplinary environmental consultants seeking an enthusiastic and motivated consultant / senior consultant, with 2-5 years' experience. Candidate will have a relevant degree (i.e. Geography, Earth/ Environmental Sciences, Engineering) and will have membership or working towards chartership (i.e. CIWEM, ICE etc.).
This is a great opportunity for development towards a senior role taking responsibility for clients / projects and developing project management skills.
Role Supporting Project Manager delivering Flood Risk Assessments / Drainage Strategies for a range of projects across the sector with a focus on residential development.
Day to day activities include:
� Prepare risk assessments and undertake site walkovers, CCTV and other survey works.
� Prepare technical reports (i.e. Flood Risk Assessments, Drainage Strategies, ES Chapters) and support the preparation of fee proposals.
� Consult the water regulators, statutory authorities, and other stakeholders.
� Liaise and provide advice to clients.
� Manage time and budgets under guidance from line manager.
� Provide guidance and training for junior staff members.
Skills and Experience:
� Familiar with Flood Risk and Drainage policy/guidance (England, Wales, and Scotland).
� Experience preparing flood risk assessments / drainage strategies / water environment ES chapters
� Familiar with drainage design software (Microdrainage, Causeway, GIS/CAD).
� Strong organisational and time management skills
� Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams, liaising with clients, statutory authorities
� Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Desirable:
� Experience in water quality and nutrient neutrality.
� Familiar with hydrological assessments and hydraulic modelling (i.e.- Flood Modeller Pro, TUFLOW, ESTRY, HEC-RAS, FEH/REFH methodologies).