Associate Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant

Are you a seasoned flood risk and drainage consultant looking to step into a senior leadership role? We are offering a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Associate to join a growing, forward-thinking environmental consultancy team.

With a diverse client base across the public and private sectors, you’ll help shape the future of sustainable infrastructure through innovative planning and due diligence work. If you're passionate about flood risk management, eager to lead teams, and ready to help grow a thriving consultancy offering—this could be the perfect role for you.

Responsibilities

• As an Associate in our Water Services team, you’ll lead a wide range of exciting projects from start to finish, including:
• Overseeing project delivery—technical, commercial, and operational—from proposal to final report.
• Managing the preparation of Flood Risk Assessments, Drainage Strategies, and Flood Risk Appraisals.
• Providing strategic advice to clients across planning, design, and investment risk.
• Reviewing and signing off technical reports, drainage designs, and conceptual layouts.
• Supporting and developing junior staff through technical mentoring and line management.
• Engaging with emerging sectors such as nutrient neutrality, ESG, and nature-based solutions.
• Building strong client relationships and helping expand business opportunities.
• Contributing to innovation, service development, and future-ready consultancy practices.

Experience 

We’re seeking an individual with a technical edge and leadership capability, ideally with:

• A relevant degree in Geography, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, or similar.
• 7+ years’ experience in flood risk and drainage consultancy.
• Strong knowledge of UK planning policy, drainage design standards, and regulatory processes.
• Proven ability to manage projects and build rapport with clients and regulators.
• Confidence in producing and reviewing technical documentation.
• Commercially astute with a positive approach to business development.
• Experience with tools like MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage, AutoCAD, and GIS (desirable).
• Chartered status or actively working toward chartership (desirable).

We’re committed to supporting our people and celebrating success. Here’s what we offer:

• Competitive salary tailored to your skills and experience.
• Generous holiday allowance (25 days + bank holidays), with the option to buy more.
• Flexible and hybrid working to support work–life balance.
• Structured career progression in a growing water and climate team.
• Mentoring support toward chartership and CPD development.
• Involvement in nationally significant projects—from solar farms to large-scale logistics hubs.
• Supportive and inclusive team culture with real collaboration.
• Access to employee wellbeing and discount schemes.

If you are an established Senior Consultant looking to step up to Assocaite and lead a team within flood risk and Draiange in the sector, Please contact Cameron Green on 02380981322 or email cameron.green@accesstg.com