RAB Consultants
Assistant Flood Risk Consultant
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Assistant Flood Risk Consultant (Bedford based)
Do you want a career with a specialist company that is helping communities prepare for and become more resilient to climate change?
If you…
- Have a degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Geography, Building Surveying, or similar.
- Want a mixture of site and office-based work throughout the UK.
- Enjoy the challenge of creating bespoke solutions to mitigate the risk of property flooding.
- Would like to work on projects in the built environment with a diverse range of clients.
- Like to work independently but with the support of a close-knit friendly team.
- Are seeking support, training, and experience towards a professional qualification.
Then why not apply for an Assistant Flood Risk role with RAB?
What you will be doing:
- Supporting the delivery of Property Flood Resilience (PFR) projects across the United Kingdom.
- Surveying buildings at risk from flooding to identify routes of water ingress, recommend PFR measures, and complete post-installation surveys to confirm correct installation of PFR measures.
- Assess flood risk from any source using existing data and conduct appropriate surveys and tests (e.g., photographic surveys, topographic surveys).
- Identify risks arising from installing PFR measures, including build-up of toxic gas from heating appliances and from Radon and landfill sources.
- Write reports with appropriate conclusions and recommendations using plain English.
- Support the production of health & safety and contract documents (specifications, bill of quantities, CDM risk assessments, Pre-Construction Information, etc.)
- Deliver projects to specified quality, time, and expenditure, feeding back challenges or opportunities to maximize business.
- Supporting other areas of the business, providing business as usual and post-flooding asset inspections for the Environment Agency and Lead Local Flood Authorities.
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What You Will Need:
- The ability and willingness to travel and work anywhere in the UK.
- Good personal drive to succeed with a willingness to learn.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- A desire to help and be empathetic to individuals and communities affected by flooding.
- Competent in the use of relevant IT software.
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We will consider applicants with relevant experience who are seeking a new challenge, full training will be provided.
Our Employee Benefits:
- Competitive salaries.
- Hybrid home/office working facilities and flexible hours.
- Structured training through the RAB Academy with support to achieve relevant formal qualifications and professional status (e.g., CIWEM, ICE, RICS).
- Recognition of achievements and career progression opportunities.
- 25 days annual leave, increasing with long service up to 30 days, plus bank holidays.
- Additional social value day to support local communities.
- A friendly and supportive team, open to new ideas and innovation.
To Apply:
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity to join our growing company, then send a cover letter and CV to: andy.mchugh@rabconsultants.co.uk
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