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Key Info
- Location: London
- Anticipated start: September 2025
- We are not able to provide a Skilled Worker visa for this position. You will need to be eligible to work in the UK without our sponsorship to be considered for this role. Please do not apply if you have limited leave to enter or remain in the UK e.g. a visitor visa, a student/graduate visa or an employer-sponsored visa from a previous employer.
An exciting opportunity has emerged for a Flood Risk consultant to join our highly successful team based in our London office. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate with a passion for environmental science, civil engineering, or related fields to develop their career in flood risk management and hydrology.
Your Role Will Be To
- Assist in the preparation of flood risk assessments for a variety of projects.
- Conduct hydrological and hydraulic modelling using industry-standard software to assess flood risks.
- Support the design and implementation of sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) and flood mitigation strategies.
- Collaborate with internal teams, clients, and stakeholders to provide technical input on flood risk and water management issues.
- Assist in the preparation of technical reports, including flood risk assessments, drainage strategies, and environmental impact assessments.
- Stay up-to-date with relevant regulations, guidance, and industry best practices related to flood risk and water resources.
- Participate in site visits to gather data and conduct inspections, where required.
The attributes we expect you to bring to the role and company:
- A degree in civil engineering, environmental science, geography, or a related field.
- Knowledge of flood risk assessment methodologies and flood modelling techniques.
- Experience with hydrological or hydraulic modelling software (experience with specific programs is a plus, but training will be provided).
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and present complex data.
- Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
- A passion for environmental sustainability and flood risk management.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
Please note that due to the large number of applications we receive, it may take some time for us to get back to you. Rest assured, our team carefully reviews every application to ensure we find the best fit for the role. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work through the process, and we will provide an update as soon as possible.
What's Great About Hydrock Now Stantec
We are a multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy of over 900 staff in 21 offices across the UK. Our driving motivation is to be a ‘Force for Good’, as it is our aim to improve the quality of people’s lives from our employees to our clients, through to the communities we work in and our planet as a whole through the work we do.
From the buildings that surround you, the roads and bridges you cross, all related to the infrastructure that we create, we aim to offer the most sustainable possibilities to shape the places, communities and society that we live in through meeting our client’s needs. Through the path we are on to delivering a green future, the result is something that everyone can be proud of.
Named as Building’s Engineering Consultant of the Year in 2023, we’re known for delivering outstanding sustainable projects for our communities, planet, and society.
Some of these projects have recently received industry accolades, including Cleveland Pools winning the Conservation and Regeneration category at the Construction Excellence South West Awards 2023; Bay Technology Centre named Commercial Project of the Year at the British Construction Industry Awards 2022; YGG Tan-y-Lan picked out in the Integration and Collaborative Working category at Construction Excellence Wales Awards 2022; The Deaf Academy singled out for its Universal Design at the Civic Trust Awards 2022; and Bristol’s iconic waterfront Wapping Wharf Living sweeping up at the Bristol Property Awards.
Take a look at our 2023 end of year film and get a feel for what we’re all about.
What We Can Offer You
- Inspiring and supportive colleagues
- Reward for progression and hard work
- An opportunity to develop your soft skills, as well your technical skills
- Competitive starting salary
- Excellent health benefits 25 days of holiday (buy/sell up to five days), accrue 1 day extra every 2 years, with bonus holidays too!
- An earlier finish on Friday (4pm!)
- An opportunity to give back: “Day off for good cause” (on a workday)
- A huge range of flexible benefits, including climate perks and an EV car leasing scheme
A place to feel included
We champion diversity, equity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we commit to supporting our employees and ensure we create a safe environment that nurtures you to perform at your best. Offering our people flexibility is an important factor in achieving this aim.
We consider all application individually with the required qualifications and knowledge without regard to any of the protected characteristics. We would like to provide everyone with a fair selection, assessment and employment experience so we ask with are made aware of any physical or neurodiverse condition within your application for which appropriate reasonable adjustments can be made by us.
Looking for the next steps?
Once you have completed your application through our careers site, we aim to review and respond to you as soon as your application’s been reviewed.
If shortlisted, a member of our Talent Acquisition Team will call you for an initial pre-screen by phone (typically 30 minutes) to help us assess your motivations and interest in the position and Hydrock now Stantec.
If you progress following this telephone pre-screen, you will be invited to attend a formal interview by video conference (Microsoft Teams) or in our offices.
For the latest updates and news, connect with us on our LinkedIn page!
Department
Geo-Environmental / Geotechnical
Contract type
Permanent
Hours
37.5
Salary
Competitive
