Astute's Environmental team is partnering with a leading environmental consultancy known for delivering sustainable, innovative, and high-impact solutions, to recruit an Associate - Flood Risk & Drainage, based in London, with flexible hybrid working available.
This Associate - Flood Risk & Drainage role offers a competitive salary up to £65,000, along with structured career development, a collaborative culture, and involvement in exciting national projects - including the UK's largest solar farm.
If you're an experienced flood risk consultant with strong technical, commercial, and leadership skills, and you're ready to help grow a thriving team while delivering exceptional client work, submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Associate - Flood Risk & Drainage role

Reporting to the Water Services leadership team, you will:

Manage projects from inception to completion, including fee proposals and tender submissions
Deliver and review Flood Risk Assessments, Drainage Strategies, Scoping Reports, and Flood Risk Appraisals
Provide bespoke commercial advice to clients across planning, due diligence, and risk management
Support the development and delivery of SuDS designs and technical drainage drawings
Contribute to the development of services in nutrient neutrality, ESG, and new markets
Liaise with clients, statutory consultees, and internal teams across the Group
Lead, mentor, and line manage junior team members
Drive innovation in flood and drainage solutions, championing technical quality and client satisfaction

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

A degree (BSc/MSc) in Geography, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience
7+ years' experience in flood risk and drainage consultancy
Strong understanding of design guidance, planning policy, and regulatory processes
Proven experience in project management, client liaison, and stakeholder engagement
Experience using MicroDrainage / InfoDrainage, QGIS, and ideally AutoCAD
Chartered status (or actively working towards it) highly desirable

Personal skills

The Associate - Flood Risk & Drainage role would suit someone who is:

Commercially aware, proactive, and client-focused
Passionate about sustainable flood risk solutions and innovation
Able to manage deadlines, budgets, and technical delivery across multiple projects
Experienced in mentoring others and supporting professional development
Confident working in a collaborative, cross-disciplinary consultancy environment

Salary and benefits of the Associate - Flood Risk & Drainage role

Competitive salary (depending on experience)
Company-matched pension scheme
25 days holiday + bank holidays (with buy/sell options)
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
Career progression and support for chartership
Involvement in major national projects and innovation-focused work
Employee Assistance Programme
Cashback and discounts across retail, fitness, hospitality, and more
Volunteering opportunities and sustainability-focused cultureINDNUC

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful