Senior Flood Risk Consultant

What You'll Be Doing

• Managing and delivering a portfolio of flood risk projects from inception through to completion.
• Preparing Flood Risk Assessments and supporting projects through planning and regulatory consultation processes.
• Managing project programmes, budgets, resources and client communications.
• Coordinating and reviewing technical work produced by junior team members.
• Providing guidance, training and support to junior colleagues.
• Liaising directly with clients, project teams, regulators and other stakeholders.
• Supporting technical work including hydraulic flood modelling, drainage design, fieldwork and AutoCAD/GIS-based drawings, where appropriate to your experience.
• Contributing to quality assurance, resource planning and the continued development of the business.
• Supporting colleagues with identifying new business, clients and opportunities.
• Undertaking site visits and fieldwork, including occasional travel and overnight stays across the UK.

What You'll Bring

• A minimum 2:1 degree in a relevant subject.
• Proven experience in Flood Risk Assessment with a strong understanding of planning policy, regulatory requirements and technical guidance.
• Project management experience, including managing deadlines, budgets, resources and client communication.
• Experience independently delivering projects.
• Experience reviewing and coordinating technical inputs from junior colleagues.
• Excellent report-writing skills and strong written and verbal communication.
• Strong numerical and analytical abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• The ability to work independently and spend occasional periods away from home.
• A willingness to be based within a commutable distance of Edinburgh.

Desirable Experience

Experience in any of the following would be advantageous:

• Flood modelling and/or hydrological modelling software.
• Drainage design.
• GIS and/or AutoCAD.
• 4x4 or off-road driving.
• Fieldwork or outdoor-based activities.
• A relevant Master's degree.
• Access to your own vehicle.

What You'll Receive:

• £37,500 – £47,500 salary, negotiable depending on suitability and experience.
• Flexible approach to working location and hours.
• 35 days' holiday plus 9 public holidays.
• Opportunity to accrue additional holiday through working additional hours.
• Employer life assurance.
• Employer private healthcare.
• Employer pension scheme.
• Paid team-building events and excursions.
• Annual membership paid for your chosen professional accreditation body.
• Salary review every six months.
• Full support and mentoring towards Chartership, including professional membership fees.

Your Development

You'll be supported by an experienced management team who are Chartered Members of their respective professional bodies. Gondolin is committed to supporting your professional development and will provide mentoring and financial support as you work towards Chartership in your chosen discipline.

The successful candidate will complete a four-month probationary period, after which they will be enrolled onto the relevant employer benefit schemes.

Where You'll Work

The main office is based in Leith, Edinburgh. The role offers flexibility to work from home for an agreed number of days each week, with the expectation that you'll typically spend at least 2–3 days per week in the Edinburgh office.

Due to the nature of the role, you'll also undertake site visits across the UK and should be comfortable travelling and occasionally staying away from home.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you're an experienced Flood Risk Consultant looking for greater responsibility, exciting project work and a clear route towards Chartership, we'd love to hear from you.