Principal / Senior Flood Risk Consultant

Hybrid in Bristol·Full-time·Added 2 days ago (last checked 10 Nov)

Ridge & Partners

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Our summary

Work mode: Hybrid, Bristol
Contract: Permanent, full-time hours
Experience: 5+ years
Closing date: Apply by Thursday 10 December

Skills

Requirements

Education & certifications

Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Hydrology, Environmental Science, Geography, or a related discipline.
Experience: Minimum of 5–8 years of professional experience in flood risk consultancy or a related environmental engineering field.
Software Proficiency: Strong proficiency in hydraulic modeling software (TUFLOW, Flood Modeller) and GIS packages (QGIS).
Regulatory Knowledge: Sound understanding of local planning policies, flood risk regulations, and drainage design standards.
Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with proven experience in technical report writing and stakeholder management.
Professional Membership: Working toward or holding Chartered status (e.g., CWEM, CEng, CIWEM).

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

The benefits package we have put together for you supports every aspect of your life.

Annual
leave

A healthy holiday allowance that starts at 25 days pa, plus the option to buy, carry over or sell.

Community
spirit

You can take three volunteering days each year to spend time on causes close to your heart.

Mental
health

Mental Health First Aiders are here to support you, backed up by Unum’s Help@hand app.

A path to peace of mind: life assurance, pension scheme and income protection.

Physical
wellbeing

Your health is a priority for us too, so we offer medical insurance, private GP access and discounted gym membership.

Flexible
working

Our flexible approach to hybrid working is there to suit you, your family and your team.

A pathway at Ridge that’s focused on your professional, personal or educational aspirations.

Extra
benefits

Performance bonus, car allowance and more based on your role - and progression.

The role

We have an opportunity for an experienced Principal / Senior Flood Risk Consultant to join our team in Bristol. In this role, you will lead flood risk assessments, support with hydraulic modelling, surface water management designs, and drainage strategies for a diverse portfolio of residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects.

If you have a strong technical background in hydrology, hydraulic modelling, and sustainable drainage systems (SuDS), we would love to hear from you.

What you'll do

Project Leadership: Manage and deliver flood risk assessments (FRAs), environmental statements, and drainage strategies from inception to completion.
Hydrological & Hydraulic Modeling: Undertake 1D and 2D river, catchment, and surface water modeling using industry-standard software (e.g., Flood Modeller, TUFLOW, InfoWorks).
SuDS Input: Design and evaluate Sustainable Drainage Systems and Flood Management Schemes in compliance with local planning policies and national regulations.
Client & Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with clients, local authorities, the Environment Agency, and planning consultants to negotiate and secure approvals.
Mentorship: Provide technical guidance and support to junior engineers and consultants within the team.
Business Development: Assist in preparing technical bids, fee proposals, and tender responses for prospective projects.

About Ridge & Partners

Industry: Built environment consultancy

In their own words

About the company & team

We are Ridge, a Built Environment Consultancy. We help our clients transform the quality and sustainability of the built environment.

Our 1,400+ people bring a vast range of skills, delivering a professional mindset, gritty discipline and a genuine passion to every one of the thousands of projects they undertake each year. They’re the foundation of our success - they drive our vision, embody our values and separate us from the competition.

Come and join us if you’re hungry to be part of an exceptional team - if you put quality first - if you’re motivated by ingenuity and if you’re always aspiring to be the very best.

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