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Principal or Associate Flood Risk & Drainage Consultant

TETRA TECH
Sustainability/Environmental Consulting
Sustainability/Environmental Consulting
Negotiable
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Description

Location
London, Manchester, Leeds, Bristol or Newcastle offices with flexible remote working options.

Hours
Full Time - standard office hours with occasional travel and out-of-hours work as required.

Salary
Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

About the Role
Are you ready to take the next step in your career and work on meaningful projects that improve quality of life? At Tetra Tech, you will join a high-performing flood risk and drainage team delivering major infrastructure projects across the UK for both private and public sectors. This role involves leading flood risk assessments, drainage strategies, modelling, environmental water assessments, and contributing to Environmental Impact Assessments. You will manage projects from inception to delivery, liaise with clients and stakeholders, and mentor junior staff. Our projects range from £2k to £100M and cover sectors including defence, transport, local government, healthcare, education, commercial, industrial, and residential development. We offer internal project management training, mentoring, CPD, and a supportive environment to help you deliver excellence and grow your career. Occasional UK-wide travel is expected.

Requirements

Experience
- Proven experience delivering flood risk projects and assessments supporting planning applications.
- Knowledge of UK flood risk policies such as NPPF, SPP, and TAN15.
- Experience consulting and liaising with clients, LLFA, EA, water companies, and other stakeholders.
- Skilled in writing technical reports and presenting to internal and external partners.
- Experience developing drainage strategies, SuDS, and drainage solutions referencing local and national guidance (e.g. SuDS Manual).
- Experience with discharge of planning conditions and Water Framework Directive assessments.
- Ability to advise on flood risk schemes considering environmental, ecological, and geomorphological factors.
- Proficiency in Micro Drainage/Info Drainage, ArcGIS, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office.
- Experience in peer review and preparation of fee proposals.
- Experience assisting with large bids.

About you
- Enthusiastic professional who enjoys challenges and working in a busy, growing team.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Proven ability to deliver projects on time.
- Commitment to promoting good health and safety practices.
- Flexible, versatile team player with a positive attitude.
- Ability and willingness to mentor and support junior team members.
- Desire to continue professional development and progress your career.
- Willingness to travel occasionally across the UK and work outside normal office hours when required.

Qualifications
- Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant field.
- Chartered status with CIWEM or equivalent.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Security Clearance to minimum SC level preferable or willingness to apply.

Expiry date: 31/12/2025
Principal or Associate Flood Risk & Drainage Consultant
Company:
TETRA TECH
Salary:
Negotiable
Job Type:
Job
Location:
London