Consultant, Flood Risk

ERM

. Deliver high-quality Flood Risk Assessments and drainage strategies for planning applications, environmental approvals and client decision-making .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeNew Delhi • IndiaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in delivering Flood Risk Assessments and sustainable drainage strategies, with strong capabilities in hydraulic modelling and compliance with UK and Irish flood risk policies. Proven ability to collaborate with stakeholders and mentor team members while ensuring technical quality and project resilience.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Flood Risk Assessment (FRA) DeliveryHydraulic Modelling Using ESRI-TUFLOWSustainable Drainage System (SuDS) DesignPeak Flow Analysis Using FEH Statistical MethodsStakeholder Engagement

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Hard Skills

Flood Risk Assessment (FRA)Hydraulic ModellingPeak Flow AnalysisSustainable Drainage System (SuDS)Data CollectionFlood Map InterpretationTechnical ReviewReport WritingEnvironmental Impact Assessment (EIA)Climate Change Allowances

Soft Skills

CollaborationMentoringKnowledge SharingStakeholder EngagementQuality Assurance

Tools & Technologies

ESRI-TUFLOWFlood ModellerHEC-RASInfoWorks ICMArcGISQGISExcelPythonRMS Office Suite

Industry Keywords

Flood Risk PoliciesEnvironmental ApprovalsRegulatory ComplianceUK Flood RiskIrish Flood RiskEnvironmental SustainabilityClimate ChangeRegulators LiaisonTechnical Quality AssuranceInfrastructure Projects

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver high-quality Flood Risk Assessments and drainage strategies for planning applications, environmental approvals and client decision-making
Apply hydrological and hydraulic modelling to identify flood risks, evaluate mitigation measures and improve project resilience
Produce regulator-ready deliverables compliant with UK and Irish flood risk policies, planning requirements and industry best practices
Integrate flood risk, drainage and water management considerations into Environmental Impact Assessments and wider sustainability projects
Collaborate with ERM teams, regulators and client stakeholders to resolve technical challenges and maintain project schedules
Conduct quality reviews, share knowledge, mentor junior team members and improve flood risk assessment methodologies
Deliver FRAs for major infrastructure and development projects
Develop outline drainage strategies and designs, including SuDS and preliminary hydraulic calculations
Provide technical input to EIAs and planning submissions
Manage data collection, peak flow estimation including climate change allowances, hydraulic modelling, flood map interpretation and recommendations
Liaise with regulators including SEPA, Environment Agency, Natural Resources Wales and Lead Local Flood Authorities
Contribute to technical quality assurance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in hydrology or a related discipline
Proven experience delivering Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs)
Excellent report writing skills
Proven experience undertaking peak flow analysis for UK sites using FEH statistical, FEH-RR and/or ReFH2.4 methodologies
Proven experience in hydraulic modelling using ESRI-TUFLOW, Flood Modeller or HEC-RAS
Experience with drainage system modelling using InfoWorks ICM
Proven experience delivering outline and detailed sustainable drainage system (SuDS) designs
Strong knowledge of flood risk and SuDS planning policy and regulatory requirements across Scotland, England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Ireland
Excellent stakeholder engagement skills
Experience technically reviewing others' work
Experience writing FRA proposals
Skilled in GIS platforms such as ArcGIS and QGIS for spatial analysis
Data analysis tools such as Excel and Python/R for environmental datasets
Collaboration tools including MS Office Suite and SharePoint
Experience using automation or AI-enabled tools
Relevant certifications or advanced qualifications are preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Collaboration with colleagues worldwide
Contribution to complex sustainability projects
Mentoring and knowledge-sharing opportunities
Continuous improvement and technical development opportunities