Senior / Principal Flood Risk Consultant - AI Start Up

Senior / Principal Flood Risk Consultant - AI Start Up Full-time * Hybrid * London, UK * Up to £75k Equity * Flexible Hours We're working and an exciting and innovative 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. In this role, you'll be 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. You will be a digitally minded Senior or Principal Flood Risk Consultant who wants 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. This is an opportunity to play a key role in integrating professional insight into 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 Alongside a competitive salary and equity in this innovative company, there are flexible hours and hybrid working on offer. This is a great opportunity to join a company at the start of their ambitious and innovative journey! 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.

Location: City of London, London, GB

Posted Date: 10/31/2025