Graduate Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant
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Graduate Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Consulting Limited is hiring a Graduate Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant. Office-based in Crawley, West Sussex. Salary: £24,000–£26,000 per annum (full-time), plus bi-annual performance bonus. Permanent contract. Visa sponsorship not available.
About [Employer hidden]
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Consulting Limited is a specialist flood risk and drainage consultancy operating across England and Wales. We provide technical advice on Flood Risk Assessments, drainage strategies, SuDS design, and flood modelling for development projects, planning authorities, and private clients.
The Role
As a Graduate Flood Risk & Drainage Consultant, you will assist with Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategies for advisory and development projects. You will develop skills in technical analysis, report preparation, drainage design, client engagement, and regulatory liaison. Structured mentoring and review support your development.
Key Responsibilities
- Preparing Flood Risk Assessments in accordance with NPPF and local policy
- Assessing flood risk from all sources (fluvial, pluvial, groundwater, etc.)
- Designing Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) using CIRIA guidance
- Preparing foul and surface water drainage strategy reports
- Using GIS (QGIS) and AutoCAD for mapping and drawings
- Supporting Sequential/Exception Tests and planning strategy discussions
Qualifications & Experience
Essential: Bachelor's/Master's in Geography, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering or related. Interest in flood risk and drainage. Strong written communication. Comfort with technical datasets and GIS (QGIS preferred). Analytical and methodical approach.
Desirable: Exposure to drainage modelling software (Causeway Flow, MicroDrainage), AutoCAD experience, prior internship or relevant work experience, knowledge of NPPF/TAN15, CIWEM membership.
Benefits
- Competitive salary reviewed annually
- Bi-annual team performance bonus
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (buy/sell/carry-over)
- Pension scheme with employer contributions
- Fully funded CIWEM membership and chartership
- Discounted travel through Manor Royal BID scheme
How to Apply
Email your CV and a brief covering letter to [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. Explain your interest in flood risk and drainage consultancy and why you want to work at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Consulting Limited.