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ERM

Managing Consultant – EIA Flood Risk Specialist

ERM

Managing Consultant leading flood risk assessments and technical delivery within Environmental Impact Assessments at ERM. Delivering projects with advanced technical expertise and client engagement while ensuring compliance with UK regulations.

Posted 4/26/2026full-timeManchester • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead and deliver Flood Risk Assessments (FRA) for major infrastructure and development projects
  • Ensure compliance with UK planning policy and regulatory requirements
  • Provide technical input to EIAs and planning submissions, integrating flood risk and drainage considerations
  • Manage data collection, hydrological modelling, and interpretation of flood mapping and climate change allowances
  • Liaise with regulators (Environment Agency, Lead Local Flood Authorities) and clients to secure approvals
  • Mentor junior team members and contribute to technical quality assurance

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Degree educated in a relevant subject
  • Proven experience delivering FRAs
  • Strong knowledge of UK planning policy, NPPF, and local authority requirements
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and report writing skills
  • Experience technically reviewing others work
  • Experience writing FRA proposals
  • Familiarity with hydraulic and hydrological modelling tools (e.g., FEH, Flood Modeller, HEC-RAS, InfoWorks ICM)
  • Proficiency in GIS platforms (ArcGIS, QGIS) for spatial analysis
  • Experience with data analysis tools (Excel, Python/R for environmental datasets)

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • ERM is committed to creating an inclusive workplace
  • We welcome talent from all backgrounds and provide equal opportunities for every candidate
  • If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or need accommodations during the selection process, we’re here to support you
  • Tools, support, and adjustments needed to succeed and feel a true sense of belonging
  • Opportunities for ongoing development across a variety of subject areas related to technical, business, and personal growth

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Hard Skills & Tools
Flood Risk Assessmentshydrological modellingdata analysisspatial analysisreport writingtechnical reviewFRA proposalsclimate change allowancesdata collection
Soft Skills
stakeholder engagementmentoringcommunicationtechnical quality assurance