Graduate Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant

# Graduate Flood Risk and Drainage ConsultantApply Now Graduate Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant Salary: £24,000-£26,000 per annum (full-time), depending on qualifications and experience, plus bi-annual performance bonus Contract: Permanent Location: Crawley, West Sussex Supporting the preparation of Sequential and Exception Test documentation where required Applying knowledge of the NPPF, local policy and national standards to inform site advice Contributing to planning strategy discussions where flood risk constraints influence development proposals Supporting early-stage site appraisal and constraint analysis to inform development feasibility prior to planning submission Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. Geography, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering or related subject) Genuine interest in flood risk management and sustainable drainage systems Intellectual curiosity and a genuine interest in understanding the underlying mechanisms of flood risk and drainage design, rather than simply applying standard guidance Strong written communication skills, with the ability to structure clear and defensible technical reports Willingness to discuss technical findings in internal and client discussions Comfortable working with technical datasets, maps and modelling outputs Organised and capable of managing workload across multiple live projects Analytical and methodical approach to interpreting technical data Proficiency with IT and GIS software (QGIS preferred) Commitment to maintaining high professional and QA standards Willingness to take responsibility for work outputs and engage constructively in technical discussion and review Exposure to drainage modelling software such as Causeway Flow, MicroDrainage or InfoDrainage (Causeway Flow preferred) Experience using AutoCAD to prepare technical drawings Prior internship, placement or relevant work experience Knowledge of NPPF and TAN15 planning policy and understanding of planning processes in England and Wales Awareness of or membership with CIWEM Awareness of emerging AI-assisted tools and experience using them to support research, analysis or drafting, alongside an understanding of their limitations