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Flood Risk Consultant

Posted March 02, 2026
Full-time Associate

Job Overview

Start here. Grow here.

Our North & Midlands Water team is on the lookout for a passionate Flood Risk Consultant to join our dynamic and rapidly growing Water Business Line. This is your chance to help deliver high profile, influential projects across the UK and even further afield while working at the heart of one of the UK’s most ambitious and connected northern engineering hubs.

In this role, you’ll play a key part in shaping resilient, future proof solutions for communities, infrastructure and the environment. No two days are the same, and you’ll have every opportunity to grow, innovate, and collaborate with a team that thrives on variety.

Here’s what you’ll do:

  • Develop Flood Risk Assessment reports for a range of sizes and complexities of developments with support from senior team members, including larger NSIP developments which are undertaken within the DCO / EIA process
  • Play a key role in delivering complementary projects and building capability EIA, SFRA, and flood risk permitting / consenting.
  • Writing clear and concise technical reports, summarising technical concepts for a wide range of audiences such as the Planning Inspectorate, Environment Agency, LLFAs, Clients and the Public.
  • Help manage project delivery through adherence to project programmes, budgets and quality assurance procedures.
  • Take pride in the production of high-quality technical work and deliverables.
  • Provide technical mentorship and provision of support to graduate team members.
  • Assist with the preparation of tender responses and proposals.

If you're passionate about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality, AECOM welcomes you. Join our team, where we don't just construct infrastructure but also uplift communities and enhance lives. Why not give our AECOM Water page on LinkedIn a follow to stay updated on the impactful projects we're working on and see firsthand the difference we're making in the industry!

Come & Grow with Us.

Become part of our dynamic Water business, which boasts around 600 experts across the UK & Ireland. Collaborate with top-tier civil, mechanical, electrical, and process engineers to deliver a variety of captivating projects, from small initiatives to large-scale ventures, all the way from concept to completion. Here, you’ll thrive in an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where your contributions are valued.

Enjoy the Perks.

At AECOM you'll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customised to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.

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