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Cont, Perm, Sal Flood Risk Consultant Birmingham, Coventry, Warwickshire, Wolverhampton Type: Contract, Permanent, Salaried Type: Salaried or Contract Salary: Dependent on experience, skills and location An introduction to our unique company... Waterman Aspen welcomes engineers and technical specialists to make their mark by working on some of the biggest infrastructure projects or in delivering professional services across the UK. We specialise in secondment services, providing the right people, with the right skills for the job, at the right time. Our diverse client base includes local authorities, consultancies, public bodies and construction companies. We take pride in supporting our colleagues throughout their careers. We're a people-centric organisation, placing mutual respect and dignity in the highest regard. This is reflected in our approach to issues such as mental health and wellbeing, family friendly policies, social value, and net zero. We're a Disability Confident Employer and an accredited Real Living Wage Employer. We have big ambitions for the future, and we'd love for you to be part of it. Your career with Waterman Aspen... You'll get all the benefits of being employed by us, while working on a variety of projects for our clients. Joining Waterman Aspen as Senior Flood Risk Engineer will see you as a key member of the Water and Environment West team and you can expect: <ul> <li>A varied client base where you can apply and develop your skills </li> <li>Buy-in from clients to assist in your technical progression </li> <li>Further exposure to your chosen industry - increasing your awareness, knowledge and sharpening your skills </li> <li>The flexibility to broaden your horizons with each new secondment, without changing your employer</li> <li>Career development and training to reach your professional or academic qualification goals supported by our own network of mentors and managers</li> <li>Paid subscription to a professional body of your choice </li> <li>Regular social events and volunteering opportunities</li> </ul>Experience required... Essential: <ul> <li>Degree in a related technical field (environmental / civil engineering) or equivalent experience</li> <li>Existing experience of working in Flood Risk Management in the private or public sector (such as the Environment Agency, Lead Local Flood Authorities or Internal Drainage Boards)</li> <li>Awareness of relevant legislation, planning policy, guides and design standards relating to flood risk management and drainage strategies</li> <li>A sound understanding of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) and statutory duties relating to surface water drainage</li> <li>Experience of delivering and reviewing Flood Risk Assessments / Flood Consequence Assessments and or Drainage Strategies to supporting planning applications</li> <li>Experience of using or producing strategic flood risk management documents such as Strategic Flood Risk Assessments / Strategic Flood Consequence Assessments, Surface Water Management Plans or Local Flood Risk Management Strategies</li> <li>Experience of flood investigation work such as delivering Section 19 Flood Investigations</li> <li>Experience of stakeholder engagement both internally and externally on projects or responding to customer queries and requests for information</li> <li>Experience of writing technical and non-technical reports</li> </ul>Desirable: <ul> <li>A full UK driving licence</li> <li>Chartered or working towards chartered status</li> <li>Experience of managing and analysing large datasets and GIS / design software (e.g. MapInfo, Arc, QGIS, AutoCAD)</li> <li>Experience of working with outputs from modelling software such as Flood Modeller, TUFLOW, InfoDrainage or Causeway Flow</li> <li>Able to provide drainage and flood risk management advice from a regulatory perspective</li> </ul>You'll get this and so much more... As a salaried colleague, you'll get a salary in line with your experience, skills and location along with an industry-leading benefits package: <ul> <li>Company car or car allowance </li> <li>Contribution to commuting mileage </li> <li>Permanent health insurance </li> <li>25 days annual leave (option to buy up to 5 more), in addition to the normal public holidays (based on a 40 hour week, pro rata for part-time colleagues) </li> <li>Company pension contribution </li> <li>Salary sacrifice to buy additional benefits </li> <li>1 paid Waterman Aspen in the Community Day to volunteer in your local community </li> </ul>

Flood Risk Consultant

Job Description What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you. To find out more about our Water business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Water Resilience | Stronger Together | WSP Due to strong and sustained growth in our Sustainable Water Management business, we are seeking experienced applicants to join our team of 300 water science and engineering professionals. Applicants are invited to further strengthen our project delivery and technical capability in a wide range of flood risk management projects for our Local Authority clients. The Sustainable Water Management business operates as a national team and work is shared around the team in a fair and transparent way, ensuring project allocation takes into account personal interests and development aspirations and much as practicable. A little more about your role... We are looking for passionate professionals who have a strong experience working with Lead Local Flood Authorities and have a competent understanding of key legislation and policies such as the Flood and Water Management Act, The Land Drainage Act and the National Planning Policy Framework (in relation to flood risk and drainage). With preferred strengths in flood risk management and sustainable drainage you will ideally have familiarity with other water environment disciplines to aid delivery of more complex projects for a range of clients. The appointment would be at Senior or Principal grade, depending on experience. We can be flexible on location within the UK and offer a true hybrid work arrangement. You will contribute to a diverse range of projects but the main focus of your work is likely to be delivering and taking technical lead roles on flood risk management projects for local authorities which can include large range of projects including; flood investigations, developing flood strategies, helping deliver solutions for flood alleviation, natural flood management, sustainable drainage master-planning, and supporting the planning process to ensure the most sustainable solutions are achieved for the water environment. Your work will be varied but will include some technical, management and commercial responsibilities. Sharing your technical expertise and mentoring others in the team will also be an important part of your role. Responsibilities will include: <ul> <li>Significantly contributing to delivery of good quality technical deliverables to clients, often as technical reviewer.</li> <li>Supporting and mentoring junior colleagues, overseeing small project teams.</li> <li>Managing workload and project delivery with minimal supervision.</li> <li>Demonstrating positive H&amp;S behaviours and championing this amongst the wider team.</li> <li>Contributing to the planning of tasks/projects providing input to programme, budget, and quality requirements.</li> <li>Engaging positively and professionally with clients and developing trusted advisor role as you grow a network of client contacts, supported by more senior colleagues.</li> <li>Contribute to securing small projects and extensions to existing projects.</li> <li>Develop solutions that address client issues, challenges, and needs in collaboration with project or team leaders.</li></ul>What we will be looking for you to demonstrate... Skills / Experience <ul> <li>Experience working in flood risk management with local authorities or a combination of public and private sector flood risk management experience.</li> <li>Demonstrable experience of understanding budgets and leading delivery of projects or technical outputs related to flood risk management or sustainable drainage.</li> <li>Understanding of the Flood and Water Management Act 2010, the Land Drainage Act the Planning Practice Guidance: Flood Risk and Coastal Change and its application for management of flood risk for Local Authorities in the UK. Desirable wider knowledge of the regulatory context for planning in the UK. </li> <li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Experience in supporting and/or mentoring more junior colleagues whilst having the ability to successfully liaise with more senior colleagues when needed.</li> <li>Knowledge and understanding of surface water drainage modelling and Sustainable Drainage Systems. </li> <li>Experience in preparing Local Flood Risk Management Strategies and Strategic Flood Risk Assessments.</li> <li>Demonstrable experience in technical report writing and checking.</li> <li>Confidence in presenting and leading meetings with team members and clients.</li></ul>Qualifications <ul> <li>A degree in a relevant environmental, geographical, science or engineering discipline is essential </li> <li>Chartered status with C.WEM, CEnv, CSci or CEng is desired for Principal or evidence of working towards chartership for Senior</li></ul>Don't quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world. With us, you can. Apply today. #LI-ES1 About Us We are WSP - Join us and make your career future ready! In today's world it's important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world. When considering a career move its vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong. To find out more about our business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Who We Are | WSP WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU Work-life balance? WSP recognises that work is only one part of your life and making time for other things is important - whether that's for your families, friends, or yourself. Our hybrid working policy allows the flexibility to work from the comfort of your own home as well as collaborating in our contemporary offices across the UK. Inclusivity &amp; Diversity? We want our people to achieve rewarding careers, bringing their whole selves to work. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. Our employee resource groups VIBE (LGBTQ+ employees), CREED (Championing Racial Equality and Ethnic Diversity) and our Gender Balance Group, in tandem with WSP's Neurodiverse Community Group, WSP Connect Group (visible and non-visible disabilities) help us promote the right environment for you to reach your full potential. Health &amp; Wellbeing? We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Med24 gives you and your family unrestricted telephone access to an NHS doctor where you can call day or night or have a face-to-face video consultation. Flex your time? For improved work life balance, WSP offers the "WSP Hour" which enables you to take one hour per day to do as you wish and make up the time earlier or later that day. We also offer part time and flexible working arrangements plus the option to flex your bank holiday entitlement to suit you. Your development? We appreciate that development and training is important to you and that's why we have a supportive environment that invests in your development, whether that's chartership, training or mentoring. APPLY NOW AND BE THE FUTURE OF WSP! #WeAreWSP Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application. Please note WSP reserves the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date.

2 Flood Management Jobs in Birmingham, UK