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We currently have a brilliant opportunity for a Principal Flood Risk & Drainage Consultant to join us at Lucion as part of our friendly and supportive Flood and Climate Risk Team. We seek someone with a strong technical background, a passion for managing flood risk, and a drive to develop colleagues and grow the business.

You will work on a diverse range of planning applications and transactional due diligence projects for public and private sector clients. This is a full-time, permanent role with a competitive salary, ideally based in our Leeds or Manchester offices.

As a Principal Consultant within Water Services, you will oversee projects from inception to delivery. Typical tasks include:

• Managing projects, including fee proposals and tenders, demonstrating technical, project management, and commercial skills;


• Preparing Flood Risk Assessments, Drainage Strategies, and Flood Scoping Reports for planning applications;


• Supporting staff in conceptual drainage design and production of drainage plans;


• Reviewing reports, drawings, and calculations;


• Completing Flood Risk Appraisals, assessing flood sources, and advising on mitigation measures;


• Providing bespoke advice on flood risk & drainage issues;


• Involvement in product development and projects in emerging markets such as nutrient neutrality and ESG;


• Building client relationships and collaborating across disciplines;


• Mentoring and line management within the team.

• A growth mindset, proactive and resourceful approach;


• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines;


• Quick learner, self-motivated;


• Desire to develop services and innovate;


• Positive attitude towards client development;


• Commitment to personal CPD;


• Strong communication and personal effectiveness skills.

• Bachelor’s/Master’s in Geography or related field, or equivalent experience;


• 7+ years’ experience in flood risk and drainage consultancy;


• Experience managing projects and liaising with clients and statutory bodies;


• Commercial awareness;


• Proficiency with MicroDrainage / InfoDrainage (preferred);


• Experience with AutoCAD (preferred);


• Experience with QGIS or similar GIS software;


• Chartered status or working towards it (desirable).

We offer competitive salaries, pension schemes, generous leave, flexible working, career progression, support for chartership, and involvement in innovative projects, among others.

Lucion Delta-Simons is a sustainable, multi-disciplinary environmental consultancy committed to net-zero carbon practices. We serve diverse sectors across the UK, emphasizing environmental and social responsibility.

Contact our Recruitment Team at ***********@luciongroup.com for questions. Candidates should review our Candidate Privacy Notice. Lucion Delta-Simons is an equal opportunities employer.