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Our client, a medium consulting company with offices across the UK are looking for Principal Flood Risk Consultant to join their growing team in Manchester, England!
What you will need:
- Strong bachelor's degree. An additional higher degree would also be an advantage.
- Well-established consultancy or industry experience in Flood Risk Assessments and SuDS Assessments.
- Substantial experience in undertaking Flood Risk Assessments in accordance with NPPF (and/or TAN 15).
- A good understanding of the workings of the Environment Agency, Natural Resources Wales, and Lead Local Flood Authorities
- Up-to-date knowledge of current planning policies and procedures and how these can be utilised to maximise the level of service offered to our clients whilst gaining required approvals.
- High motivation for this specific opportunity.
- Self-motivated team player with exceptional people skills.
- Ability to work under own initiative while fully co-ordinating with line manager's requirements.
- Excellent communication skills.)
Your responsibilities will include:
- Fee proposals - bid/tender preparation and fee proposals for both existing and new clients.
- Client and regulator liaison - liaison with clients, architects, contractors, and regulatory/statutory authorities. Attendance at both client and regulatory meetings.
- Report writing - writing and reviewing Flood Risk Assessments and SuDS Assessments.
- Business Development - research and business development of potential new clients and development of the Flood Risk and Drainage Team.
- Project Management - Operating across a range of projects; work winning, budgetary control of project finances, liaison with wider team to carry out onsite work, site inspections and progress reporting.
- Mentor and Training - training and development of junior staff. The company also support self-development and staff are encouraged and supported to apply for chartership in their field.
