Principal Flood Risk & Hydrology Consultant

Principal Flood Risk & Hydrology Consultant
Location: Birmingham
Salary: 60,000 - 70,000

Are you a Principal Flood Risk & Hydrology Consultant looking for greater technical ownership and exposure to complex projects? This Birmingham opportunity combines hydraulic modelling, hydrology, technical assurance and client responsibility across major UK and international schemes.

The Opportunity

A leading multidisciplinary consultancy is looking for a Principal Flood Risk & Hydrology Consultant to join its established water team. You will provide technical leadership across flood risk, hydrology and hydraulic modelling while remaining closely involved in project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Lead flood risk, hydrology and hydraulic modelling work
Review complex hydraulic models and Flood Risk Assessments
Provide technical advice across infrastructure and development projects
Support climate adaptation and water environment assessments
Manage project delivery and client relationships
Work with multidisciplinary design and environmental teams
Mentor junior and mid-level consultants and modellers
Support proposals, work winning and development of the technical service

Candidate Requirements

Strong consultancy experience in flood risk and hydrology
Chartered professional status or working towards Chartership
Advanced hydraulic modelling and technical review capability
Experience delivering complex Flood Risk Assessments and hydrological studies
Strong client-facing and project management skills
Experience mentoring and developing technical staff

Why Apply?

This Principal Flood Risk & Hydrology Consultant role offers the chance to remain technically focused while taking greater responsibility for projects, clients and people. The salary is 60,000 - 70,000, alongside flexible working, strong benefits and clear progression.

Eligibility to Apply

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

If this role feels close but not quite perfect, please do not be put off from applying. I specialise in Civil Engineering, Water and Flood Risk recruitment and may also be able to help with other suitable roles that are not currently advertised.

Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this position. For more information, contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years' recruitment experience.