Job Description

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Overview

Metis Consultants Limited is a Civil and Environmental Engineering Consultancy, based in Richmond, London. We work with a wide range of UK clients, and consequently have an extremely healthy pipeline with numerous exciting opportunities. We are therefore looking for a Flood Risk Consultant who has a passion for flood risk management, and experience in the delivery of the statutory duties of a Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA), to join our Water Engineering team.



This Metis team specialises in Flood Risk Management support for Local Authorities, and has developed a reputation among our clients for delivering excellent levels of service. As a result, we pride ourselves on our strong client relationships, and are respected 'critical friends' to many organisations. Our Water Engineering team works closely with several LLFAs, including in-house roles, strategic and policy projects, modelling and feasibility studies and Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) design work.



The successful candidate will be a strong team player who can work collaboratively across teams, as our culture thrives on agility and innovation. The successful candidate will have a thorough understanding of the roles and responsibilities of LLFA, SuDS, planning policy and the review of planning applications.


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About You:

Our Flood Risk Consultant will have:


A thorough understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the Lead Local Flood Authority. Experience of working with LLFAs is preferred Knowledge and understanding of relevant flood risk policy (Flood and Water Management Act, National Planning Policy Framework etc) A thorough understanding, and experience in the delivery of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) Experience in the delivery and execution of relevant local policies and strategies, including Local Flood Risk Management Strategies, Strategic Flood Risk Assessments, Section 19 Investigations Experience of reviewing flood risk / drainage elements of planning applications in accordance with relevant national and local policy Experience of project management. A proven ability to deliver projects to time and budget Working knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015. Site experience is preferred Excellent written and spoken English Experience using GIS software
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Salary and Package

The salary will be highly competitive and commensurate with qualifications/experience. The package includes pension, eligibility for private medical cover and flexible working in our offices in central Richmond, South-West London. Professional institution membership will also be funded, as will the professional development you require to meet your objectives.