Flood Risk Assistant Team Leader

Flood Risk Assistant Team Leader - Reading

Lead planning-focused flood risk work and progress your career.

You will be stepping into a senior planning-focused role where your expertise in Flood Risk Assessments and drainage strategy delivery will directly influence development outcomes. This Flood Risk & Drainage Assistant Team Leader position is ideal for someone who enjoys early-stage development work, technical leadership, and mentoring others.

You will have the autonomy to shape projects, support planning success, and develop your career towards further senior leadership.

You will be joining a respected, growing consultancy supporting developer clients across the UK. My client provides integrated flood risk, drainage and infrastructure advice from site feasibility through to planning approval. You will work closely with planning, highways and water authorities, supported by strong internal collaboration across multiple disciplines.

• Leading the preparation and review of Flood Risk Assessments and drainage strategies
• Supporting residential and commercial developments through planning applications
• Acting as the key point of contact for clients, planners and approving authorities
• Mentoring and developing junior members of the Flood & Water Management team
• Applying professional judgement to complex planning and development constraints
• Managing project programmes, budgets and workload distribution
• Supporting Local Plan allocations and early-stage site feasibility studies
• Contributing to best practice and continuous improvement within the team

• A degree in a relevant discipline
• Strong experience delivering Flood Risk Assessments and drainage strategies
• Solid understanding of the planning system, NPPF and supporting guidance
• Experience working with Local Planning Authorities and statutory consultees
• Proven ability to mentor or line manage team members
• Experience using GIS software such as QGIS, ArcGIS or Map Info
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Chartership, a higher degree or exposure to business development activities would be advantageous but not essential.

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• One additional day off for your birthday
• Pension scheme with 4% employer contribution
• Life assurance at 4x basic salary
• Health insurance
• Travel allowance
• Flexible working options
• Bike to work, health cash plan and technology schemes
• 36‑hour working week with a 4pm finish on Fridays

You will receive a salary £54,000 - £65,000 per year dependent on experience, together with a well-rounded benefits package.

You will be based in Reading, with flexible working available. Full-time permanent working is preferred, though part-time arrangements can be discussed. You will benefit from clear career progression, tailored training, and the chance to grow within a supportive and expanding consultancy.

If you are looking to combine planning-focused flood risk expertise with leadership responsibility, this Flood Risk & Drainage Assistant Team Leader role offers a strong next step.

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