My client, a market leading, innovative Consultancy based in the heart of Reading, is searching for an Associate to manage and expand a new team of flood risk specialists. Hybrid working available. It is essential that applicants have a strong academic background in a relevant discipline and have achieved or are close to achieving Chartered status. You will also have vast experience working for a UK based Consultancy specialising in flood risk, hydrology, hydraulic modelling, drainage or river engineering. For this opportunity, applicants are also required to have the drive and determination to develop new business opportunities with new and existing clients across the North West and have experience managing projects, promoting company services and mentoring team members. This exciting opportunity will offer you the chance to lead a new team based in Reading. You will be expected to manage projects, mentor and train team members and develop new business opportunities. You will be expected to check and amend technical work spanning flood risk, SuDS, hydraulic modelling, natural flood management, climate change, flood alleviation and wetland restoration schemes across the UK. You will required to expand a new team, manage projects and check technical work. As an Associate you will oversee projects spanning the following; -Flood Alleviation Schemes. -Wetland Restoration and Natural Flood Risk Management. -Pollution Incidents and Nutrient Neutrality. -Drainage Strategies and designs. -Hydrological and Hydraulic Modelling. -Bid Proposals and Business Development. This role offers a competitive salary, substantial benefits package, flexible working, training courses and career development. If this role is of interest to you or if you are searching for other roles relating to Hydrology/Flood Risk Assessment please do not hesitate to contact Jordanna Morris on / or email. We have many more vacancies available on our website at www.penguinrecruitment.co.uk. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.