Consultant, Flood Risk

ERM

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

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

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Demonstrates expertise in delivering Flood Risk Assessments and drainage strategies, with a strong focus on compliance with UK and Irish flood risk policies. Proficient in hydraulic modelling, stakeholder engagement, and technical quality assurance.

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

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Hard Skills

Flood Risk Assessment (FRA)Hydraulic ModellingPeak Flow AnalysisDrainage System ModellingSustainable Drainage System (SuDS)Technical Quality ReviewsReport WritingData Analysis Using Python/RGIS Spatial AnalysisEnvironmental Impact Assessments (EIA)

Soft Skills

CollaborationMentoringCommunicationProblem-SolvingStakeholder Engagement

Tools & Technologies

ESRI-TUFLOWFlood ModellerHEC-RASInfoWorks ICMArcGISQGISExcelMS Office SuiteSharePointAI-Enabled Tools

Industry Keywords

Flood Risk PoliciesRegulatory RequirementsEnvironmental ApprovalsPlanning ApplicationsClimate Change AllowancesLocal Authority RequirementsSustainability ProjectsTechnical ChallengesKnowledge SharingContinuous Improvement

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver high-quality Flood Risk Assessments and drainage strategies supporting planning applications, environmental approvals, and client decision-making
Apply hydrological and hydraulic modelling expertise 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 sustainability projects
Collaborate with global ERM teams, regulators, and client stakeholders to resolve technical challenges and meet project schedules
Conduct peak flow estimation, including climate change allowances, hydraulic modelling, flood mapping interpretation, and recommendations
Develop outline drainage strategies and designs, including SuDS and preliminary hydraulic calculations
Provide technical input to EIAs and planning submissions
Liaise with regulators and clients to ensure FRAs meet regulatory requirements
Perform technical quality reviews, mentor junior team members, and contribute to knowledge sharing and continuous improvement
Write FRA proposals and support technical quality assurance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in hydrology, or related discipline
Proven experience delivering Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs), including 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
Proven experience in drainage system modelling using InfoWorks ICM
Proven experience delivering sustainable drainage system (SuDS) designs, both outline and detailed
Strong knowledge of flood risk and SuDS planning policy, regulatory requirements, and local authority 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 including 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