Senior Flood Risk & Drainage Consultant — Flexible Work & CPD, Bristol

Senior Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant

Location: Bristol

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 plus benefits

We are recruiting for a Senior Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant to join a well‑respected environmental consultancy in Bristol. This is a strong opportunity for an experienced flood risk professional who wants to take ownership of technical delivery while continuing to develop within a supportive, high quality consultancy environment.

• Lead and review Flood Risk Assessments and drainage strategies
• Deliver SuDS design and drainage modelling using InfoDrainage or similar tools
• Support feasibility studies, masterplanning and planning submissions
• Engage with clients, regulators and internal project teams
• Provide technical guidance and support to junior team members
• Produce clear, concise and high quality technical reports

• At least four years UK experience in flood risk and drainage planning
• Strong user of InfoDrainage with solid SuDS design experience
• Confident with planning policy, drainage standards and the NPPF
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and GIS
• Strong communication, leadership and report writing skills
• Organised, motivated and comfortable managing multiple deadlines

This Senior Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant position offers varied projects, real responsibility and clear progression. The salary on offer is £45,000 - £55,000 plus benefits, alongside flexible working, strong CPD support and a genuinely collaborative culture.

Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.