Location
Reading
Industry sector
Engineering
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
10/12/2025
Closing date
31/12/2025
Job Title: Graduate Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant
Ref. No.: CJD1012C25
Location: Based near Reading
Salary: £26,000 - £27,000
This is a wonderful opportunity to join my client, an industry-leading, environmentally-minded Multidisciplinary Company, renowned for lending their expertise to the transport, infrastructure, and environmental landscapes. They are currently on the lookout for a capable, passionate Graduate Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant who is willing to take on a variety of projects alongside an established team of professionals, based near the richly-cultural, highly-sought-after town of Reading.
Benefits for the role of Graduate Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant include (but are not limited to):
* A highly-competitive salary
* Company Pension Scheme
* Generous annual leave entitlement
* Opportunities for flexible/hybrid working
* Extensive career progression opportunities
* A close-knit team, within a collaborative working environment
* Access to an array of exciting, high-profile projects
Responsibilities for the role of Graduate Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant include:
* Working on projects across the public and private sectors, including residential, commercial, and retail developments, as well as renewable energy projects
* Producing technical documents, inducing Flood Risk Assessments (FRA) and Flood Estimation Reports
* Creating Drainage Strategies, including Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)
* Using software such as MicroDrainage and AutoCAD to produce technical work
Required skills and experience for the role of Graduate Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant include:
* A UK Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Geography, Environmental Science, or a cognate discipline
* Good knowledge of Flood Risk Assessments, Drainage Strategies, and Drainage Design
* Proficient in the use of MicroDrainage and AutoCAD (as well as similar software systems)
* Basic knowledge of Hydraulic Modelling
* Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
* Good literacy and numeracy skills, particularly when applied to report writing
* A keen interest in flood risk and drainage, and their importance in environmental and engineering projects
Desirable skills and experience for the role of Graduate Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant include:
* Hold a full, valid UK Driving Licence
* A keen interest in climate change and its effects on water-based environments
If you are interested in the role of Graduate Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant, please do not hesitate to contact Caroline Davis at Penguin Recruitment. Please also see our website for a range of other roles currently available. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a recruitment agency in respect to this vacancy.