We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a

Senior Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant

to come and join us here at Lucion Delta-Simons as part of our friendly and supportive Flood and Climate Risk Team. We are looking for someone who is passionate about flood risk management and drainage design. 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 part-time or 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 London or Manchester offices.The RoleWorking as a Senior Consultant within Water Services, you would see projects through from conception to delivery. Typical tasks will include:Management of projects from inception to completion, to further develop a wide range of technical, project management and commercial skillsManagement and completion of Flood Risk Assessments, Drainage Strategies and Flood Scoping Reports to support planning applications for our clients;Undertaking conceptual drainage design (incorporating SuDS techniques) and production of drainage plans;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;Opportunity to be involved in other flood risk and drainage service lines for existing and new and emerging markets such as nutrient neutrality and ESG;Building relationships with clients and across other technical disciplines within the Lucion Group; andMentoring of staff within the team to support their professional development.More About You:What we need from you:Having a growth mindset, with a proactive and resourceful approachAbility to prioritise and meet deadlinesAbility to learn new skills quickly and be self-motivatedAbility and willingness to learn from experience and take on greater responsibilityCommitment and desire to develop personal CPDSound communication and personal effectiveness skills to liaise with colleagues and clientsWhat we would like from you:Bachelor’s degree in relevant subject such as Geography, or demonstration of equivalent qualification or experience4+ years’ experience in flood risk and drainage consultancy, with a good understanding of relevant regulatory processes and planning policyExperience of managing projects and liaising with both clients and statutory consulteesExperience of using QGIS or other GIS softwareExperience of using MicroDrainage / InfoDrainage or equivalent software (preferable)Experience of undertaking detailed drainage designs (preferable)Experience of using AutoCAD (preferable)Desirable to be a Member of a Professional Body with ambition to work towards Chartered statusBenefits of Working with LucionAt Lucion Delta-Simons, recruiting and retaining the best individuals is key to our success and continued growth.We celebrate our staff by offering:Competitive basic salary depending on skills and experience.Company matched pension scheme.25 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, with option to purchase additional leave.Hybrid and flexible working opportunities.Career progression opportunities as part of a growing water team, supported by mentor schemes.Support in application for chartership.Participation in a friendly, supportive and experienced team.Involvement in exceptional and innovative projects, with recent involvement including the UK’s largest solar farm, and logistics park.Supported opportunities for volunteering and community action.Employee Assistance Programme, which includes counselling services and legal assistance.Cashback and discounts on purchases and events, from a range of brands and services including gym membership and restaurant deals.More About Us:Lucion 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 and 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 touchFeel free to email our Recruitment Team at recruitment@luciongroup.com if you have any questions.All candidates are advised to read our Candidate Privacy Notice.Lucion is an equal opportunities employerBusiness Unit

Environmental Sustainability Compliance

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