Principal/Associate Flood Risk

3 days ago

Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Lucion Group Full time

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Number of Positions: 1

Contract Type: Full Time (Discussed at initial interview)

Working Hours: 37.5

Location: Leeds

Job Category: Assessment & Advisory

Job Introduction

We currently have a brilliant opportunity for a Principal / Associate Flood Risk & Drainage Consultant to come and join us here at Lucion as part of our friendly and supportive Flood and Climate Risk Team. We are looking for someone who has a strong technical background, is passionate about managing flood risk, driven to help develop your colleagues and grow business.

You will be working on a diverse range of planning application and transactional due diligence projects for a wide range of public and private sector clients. This is a full-time, permanent role where we can offer a competitive salary depending on skills and experience, and are ideally looking for someone to join us in our Leeds or Manchester offices.

The Role

Working as a Principal / Associate Consultant within Water Services, you would see projects through from inception to delivery. Typical tasks will include:

  1. Management of projects from inception to completion, including preparation of fee proposals and tenders, demonstrating a wide range of technical, project management and commercial skills;
  2. Management and completion of Flood Risk Assessments, Drainage Strategies and Flood Scoping Reports to support planning applications for our clients;
  3. Supporting staff in their undertaking of conceptual drainage design (incorporating SuDS techniques) and production of drainage plans;
  4. Undertaking technical review of reports, drawings and calculations;
  5. Management and completion of Flood Risk Appraisals for our investor and pension fund clients assessing the risk for all sources of flooding and providing practical mitigation measures, recommendations and commercial advice;
  6. Provide bespoke advice to help identify and resolve flood risk & drainage issues experienced by clients;
  7. Involvement in product development and completion of other flood risk and drainage projects for existing and new and emerging markets such as nutrient neutrality and ESG;
  8. Building relationships with clients and across other technical disciplines within the Lucion Group; and
  9. Mentoring and line management of staff within the team to support their professional development.

What we need from you:

  1. Having a growth mindset, with a proactive and resourceful approach;
  2. Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines;
  3. Ability to learn new skills quickly and be self-motivated;
  4. A keenness to develop services and drive innovation;
  5. A positive attitude to work winning and client development;
  6. Commitment and desire to develop personal CPD; and
  7. Sound communication and personal effectiveness skills to liaise with colleagues and clients.

What we would like from you:

  1. Bachelor's / Master's degree in relevant subject such as Geography, or demonstration of equivalent qualification or experience;
  2. 7+ years' experience in flood risk and drainage consultancy, with a comprehensive understanding of design guidance, relevant regulatory processes and planning policy;
  3. Extensive experience of managing projects and liaising with both clients and statutory consultees;
  4. Significant commercial awareness;
  5. Experience of using MicroDrainage / InfoDrainage or equivalent software (preferable);
  6. Experience of using AutoCAD (preferable);
  7. Experience using QGIS or other GIS software; and
  8. Desirable to be a Chartered Member of a professional body, or actively working towards Chartered status.

Benefits of Working with Lucion

At Lucion, recruiting and retaining the best individuals is key to our success and continued growth. We celebrate our staff by offering:

  1. Competitive basic salary depending on skills and experience.
  2. Company matched pension scheme.
  3. 25 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, with option to purchase additional leave.
  4. Hybrid and flexible working opportunities.
  5. Career progression opportunities as part of a growing water team, supported by mentor schemes.
  6. Support in application for chartership.
  7. Participation in a friendly, supportive and experienced team.
  8. Involvement in exceptional and innovative projects, with recent involvement including the UK's largest solar farm, and logistics park.
  9. Supported opportunities for volunteering and community action.
  10. Employee Assistance Programme, which includes counselling services and legal assistance.
  11. Cashback and discounts on purchases and events, from a range of brands and services including gym membership and restaurant deals.

More About Us:

Lucion Delta-Simons are a beyond net zero carbon company, with sustainability embedded in the heart of all we do. We empower staff to do great things, to enrich the business and generate a massive value for the environment and its Shareholders.

Lucion Delta-Simons is a nationwide, multi-disciplinary environmental consultancy, part of the Lucion Group, specialising in Environment, Health & Safety and Sustainability advice and support. With revenues of around £50m, we serve 1,500 clients across >20 sectors including Utilities, Real Estate, Nuclear, Technology, Marine, Government, Education, Planning and Development.

Get in touch

Feel free to email our Recruitment Team at recruitment@luciongroup.com if you have any questions.

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Lucion Delta-Simons is an equal opportunities employer.

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