Job description
Senior/Principal Flood Risk Consultant - AI Start Up
Full-time * Hybrid * London, UK * Up to £75k + Equity * Flexible Hours
An AI startup founded by flood risk engineers and AI researchers, on a mission to transform how flood risk is managed in the UK. They're pioneering the use of artificial intelligence to revolutionise planning and engineering, helping unlock sustainable development and economic growth.
Working with Lead Local Flood Authorities to build advanced tools that streamline planning reviews, and developing an AI platform that delivers high-quality, site-specific Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs) for developers and planners.
The Role
The successful candidate will be a digitally minded Senior or Principal Flood Risk Consultant to lead the next evolution of flood risk management. You'll help shape the company's products and services, working closely with founders to refine outputs, review assessments, and provide expert consultancy to clients.
You'll play a key role in integrating professional insight into our AI tools-delivering faster, more consistent, and high-quality solutions that protect communities and enable growth.
Responsibilities
Review and approve Flood Risk Assessments
Operate and provide feedback on AI platform
Advise clients, consultants, and regulators
Shape their flood risk product offering
Requirements
Chartered CIWEM or CEng (MICE) status (or equivalent)
6+ years' experience in FRA, drainage, and SuDS in England
Hydraulic modelling experience an advantage (e.g. Flood Modeller, TUFLOW, InfoDrainage)
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Interest in AI-driven innovation
Benefits
Salary up to £75k + equity
Flexible hours and hybrid working
About us: Allen & York have been matching purposeful people with purpose-led organisations for 30 years. We partner with our clients and candidates on roles that build an understanding of climate change, promote sustainability and create inclusive and responsible organisations, working towards a sustainable world for us all. Committed to inclusiveness in the workplace, we aim to increase diversity across all areas and therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, or whether or not they have a disability. Let's help build a better world, together.
