Job Title: Graduate Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant

Ref. No.: CJD1012C25

Location: Based near Reading

Salary: 26,000 - 27,000

This is a wonderful opportunity to join my client, an industry-leading, environmentally-minded Multidisciplinary Company, renowned for lending their expertise to the transport, infrastructure, and environmental landscapes. They are currently on the lookout for a capable, passionate Graduate Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant who is willing to take on a variety of projects alongside an established team of professionals, based near the richly-cultural, highly-sought-after town of Reading.

Benefits for the role of Graduate Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant include (but are not limited to):

A highly-competitive salary
Company Pension Scheme
Generous annual leave entitlement
Opportunities for flexible/hybrid working
Extensive career progression opportunities
A close-knit team, within a collaborative working environment
Access to an array of exciting, high-profile projects

Responsibilities for the role of Graduate Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant include:

Working on projects across the public and private sectors, including residential, commercial, and retail developments, as well as renewable energy projects
Producing technical documents, inducing Flood Risk Assessments (FRA) and Flood Estimation Reports
Creating Drainage Strategies, including Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)
Using software such as MicroDrainage and AutoCAD to produce technical work

Required skills and experience for the role of Graduate Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant include:

A UK Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Geography, Environmental Science, or a cognate discipline
Good knowledge of Flood Risk Assessments, Drainage Strategies, and Drainage Design
Proficient in the use of MicroDrainage and AutoCAD (as well as similar software systems)

Basic knowledge of Hydraulic Modelling
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
Good literacy and numeracy skills, particularly when applied to report writing
A keen interest in flood risk and drainage, and their importance in environmental and engineering projects

Desirable skills and experience for the role of Graduate Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant include:

Hold a full, valid UK Driving Licence
A keen interest in climate change and its effects on water-based environments

If you are interested in the role of Graduate Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant, please do not hesitate to contact Caroline Davis at Penguin Recruitment. Please also see our website for a range of other roles currently available. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a recruitment agency in respect to this vacancy.