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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. Due to strong and sustained growth in our Sustainable Water Management business, we are seeking experienced applicants to join our team of 350 water consultancy and engineering professionals. Applicants are invited to further strengthen our senior level technical capability in flood risk assessment to lead the delivery of a range of project work, including planning and DCO applications for major infrastructure development. 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. As a senior member of the team, you would be actively involved in the continued growth, development and resourcing of the team. Our Liverpool team comprises 8 water environment and flood risk professionals who work collaboratively on projects with our regional team of 21 across the North West, and with our national team of approximately 150 across the UK. We are seeking new colleagues who are experienced in the delivery of Flood Risk Assessments to provide technical leadership and mentoring to more junior members of the team. We have a strong portfolio of major infrastructure projects such as Mersey Tidal Power, HyNet North West and East West Rail; and with clients such as National Grid, Network Rail and National Highways. We also continue to support our strong portfolio of Local Authority and Lead Local Flood Authority clients, including delivery of transport infrastructure schemes, flood investigations, flood risk management strategies and planning review support. 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. As a senior member of the team, you would be actively involved in the continued growth, development and resourcing of the team. A little more about your rôle... We are looking for a Principal or Associate Consultant who is experienced in the management, coordination and delivery of flood risk assessment projects to be able to direct and lead teams on technically complex projects for a range of clients. Working as part of our national team, the successful candidate will also be able to work seamlessly across other technical areas within the Sustainable Water Management team. This includes but is not limited to flood risk modelling, LLFA technical services and flood management solutions; as well as other water environment technical areas including Water EIA, WFD assessment, permitting applications, geomorphology and BNG. You will contribute to a diverse range of projects but the main focus of your work is likely to be Flood Risk Assessment for major infrastructure projects in the UK and overseas, with wider involvement in flood modelling, flood management and Water EIA as appropriate to individual experience. Your work will be varied but will include 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>Playing a leading role in project delivery, including managing the interface with clients and internal stakeholders. Supervising, coordinating and reviewing the inputs of others within the business to deliver high quality technical outputs that meet client requirements.</li> <li>Working with senior colleagues across WSP's Sustainable Water Management team to develop business opportunities and prepare successful proposals.</li> <li>To manage or direct projects effectively, balancing programme, budget and quality requirements, and ensuring that the highest health and safety standards are adhered to.</li> <li>Providing technical guidance, training and support to junior colleagues.</li> <li>Playing a key role in growing WSP's technical capability, knowledge and innovation base to develop new services for our clients.</li></ul>What we will be looking for you to demonstrate... Skills / Experience <ul> <li>Experience of Flood Risk Assessment preparation, and experience in one or more of the typical supporting skills including flood risk modelling, flood risk strategy development, drainage design or Water EIA, at least some of which should have been in consultancy.</li> <li>Demonstrable experience of leading or major contributor to technical inputs and teams for successful project delivery for planning and permitting for major infrastructure projects. This could include preparation of FRA, Drainage Strategies and Water EIA inputs to planning applications, participation in DCO examinations or planning inquiries, and developing applications for environmental permits. </li> <li>Track record in effective delivery of complex, high profile projects, including experience of the Development Consent Order planning regime for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects in the UK.</li> <li>Excellent knowledge of the regulatory context for flood risk planning in the UK.</li> <li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and successful track record in managing client and stakeholder relationships.</li> <li>Practical project management experience, including management of project budgets and project teams, and be comfortable managing challenging projects.</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 </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. About Us About WSP WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper. <a href="http://www.wsp.com" target="_blank">www.wsp.com</a> WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career. At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started? WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States. NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES: WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation - no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.

Principal or Associate - Flood Risk Consultant

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Flood Risk Consultant to join our thriving Water Environment team within our Birmingham office. This is an excellent opportunity to join an established team, lead models on a range of projects locally and nationally, and mentor and develop other business consultants. The role requires developing relationships with clients and regulators as well as management of varied and challenging projects. You will be a key contributor within a dynamic, multi-disciplinary consultancy operating across a diverse portfolio of projects. Your responsibilities will extend beyond technical execution to include active involvement in business development, encompassing work-winning strategies, budgetary control of project finances, and the preparation of comprehensive fee proposals. You will also play a pivotal role in the strategic growth and development of this region's Water &amp; Environment Team. While working within a design office environment, you'll also be actively engaged in design and site meetings, conduct site inspections, and provide detailed progress reports. Effective communication and liaison with clients, architects, contractors, and regulatory/statutory authorities are essential to ensure project success. Your technical expertise will be utilised in hydrological and hydraulic modeling, as well as the completion of thorough Flood Risk Assessments. You will also be tasked with bid preparation and fee proposal creation. Further, you will be expected to undertake research and contribute to the business development of potential new clients, driving the expansion of our services. ABOUT YOU To excel in this role, you will possess a strong Bachelor's degree, ideally complemented by a higher degree, in a water-related discipline and significant consultancy or industry experience as a senior modeller. You will bring substantial expertise in conducting flood risk assessments in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and, where applicable, Technical Advice Note 15 (TAN 15). However, the primary emphasis of this position lies in hydrological and hydraulic modelling, frequently utilising software such as Flood Modeler Pro or TUFLOW. You will demonstrate a strong understanding of the operational frameworks of the Environment Agency and Natural Resources Wales, as well as Lead Local Flood Authorities. You will possess up-to-date knowledge of current planning policies and procedures and the ability to leverage these to maximise client service and secure necessary approvals. As a self-motivated team player, you will exhibit exceptional interpersonal skills. You will be capable of working autonomously while effectively coordinating with your line manager's requirements; an understanding of the developer industry would also be considered a valuable asset. Ready to Take the Next Step? Once you've applied through our careers site, we strive to respond promptly after reviewing your application. The employer for this position is Hydrock Consultants Ltd, part of the Stantec of companies. #UKWater #LI-MH1 About Stantec The Stantec community unites more than 31,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities. Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients' vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today's challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities. Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn't exactly align, we encourage you to apply. At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact careers.UK&amp;<a href="mailto:I@stantec.comand" target="_blank">I@stantec.comand</a> we will talk to you about how we can support you. ReqID: 7048

Senior Flood Risk Consultant

With every community, Stantec redefines what's possible. Application Deadline: Recruitment is ongoing. Please apply as soon as possible as the advert may close once we have sufficient applicants. An exciting opportunity has emerged for a Flood Risk consultant to join our highly successful team based in our Birmingham office. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate with a passion for environmental science, civil engineering, or related fields to develop their career in flood risk management and hydrology. Your role: <ul> <li>Assist in the preparation of flood risk assessments for a variety of projects.</li> <li>Conduct hydrological and hydraulic modelling using industry-standard software to assess flood risks.</li> <li>Support the design and implementation of sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) and flood mitigation strategies.</li> <li>Collaborate with internal teams, clients, and stakeholders to provide technical input on flood risk and water management issues.</li> <li>Assist in the preparation of technical reports, including flood risk assessments, drainage strategies, and environmental impact assessments.</li> <li>Stay up-to-date with relevant regulations, guidance, and industry best practices related to flood risk and water resources.</li> <li>Participate in site visits to gather data and conduct inspections, where required.</li> </ul>About you: <ul> <li>A degree in civil engineering, environmental science, geography, or a related field.</li> <li>Knowledge of flood risk assessment methodologies and flood modelling techniques.</li> <li>Experience with hydrological or hydraulic modelling software (experience with specific programs is a plus, but training will be provided).</li> <li>Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and present complex data.</li> <li>Excellent communication and report-writing skills.</li> <li>A passion for environmental sustainability and flood risk management.</li> <li>Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.</li> </ul>Please note, we ask our graduates to come into the office 4 days per week, to ensure that you receive sufficient time with your team and receive the appropriate level of support. What we can offer you: <ul> <li>A competitive salary</li> <li>Private medical insurance</li> <li>A range of benefits, including holiday buy and sell, group income protection and life assurance</li> <li>Permanent employment contract to demonstrate our commitment to your long-term career at Stantec</li> <li>Professional progression plan, supporting you to gain professional chartership</li> <li>A supportive and collaborative team environment and Early Careers peer group and wider ERG network (see more on our ERGs here: Stantec Employee Resource Groups)</li> </ul>Applicants must have an unconditional right to live and work in the UK for an indefinite period without limitation. Please take a look at our Graduate FAQs ( Graduate Application FAQs ) if you have any questions. We look forward to receiving your application! #NextGen #StantecCareers #UKIGraduate About Stantec The Stantec community unites more than 31,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities. Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients' vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today's challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities. Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn't exactly align, we encourage you to apply. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team. The employer for this position is Hydrock Consultants Ltd, part of the Stantec of companies. ReqID: 7113

Graduate Flood Risk Consultant

Are you looking for your next career step? Do you want the opportunity to work on a broad range of flood risk management projects, utilising your technical skills and experience to help support our clients with the development of their projects? This role will provide you with this opportunity whilst working within a market-leading team. We are home to one of the most successful groups of consultants in the fields of renewables, industry, offshore, coasts, rivers, ports and other inland developments. Our group within the wider company is around 200 people strong and growing and is based in 10 offices in the UK (Brighton, Leeds, Newcastle, Peterborough, London, Edinburgh, Exeter, Manchester, Birmingham &amp; Liverpool). We work closely with other groups in the UK, such as Maritime, Mobility &amp; Infrastructure and Industry &amp; Buildings, as well as our overseas teams, to deliver collaborative multi-disciplinary projects for our clients. You will share our passion for Enhancing Society Together by collaborating with our clients to achieve their outcomes whilst also maximising the opportunities for sustainable solutions. The Role: We require a dedicated Senior Flood Risk Consultant to join our team, for the delivery of projects for various public and private clients such as the Environment Agency, Lead Local Flood Authorities (LLFAs), Internal Drainage Boards (IDBs), infrastructure developers and renewable energy companies. As a key member of our Flood Risk and Hydraulic Modelling team you will have the opportunity to work on a range of projects including both urban and rural flood risk, nature-based solutions, hydrology and hydro-geomorphology. Our team encompasses a range of different skill sets all designed to help clients understand, assess, mitigate, and manage flood risk and at strategic and specific levels. On a day-to-day basis our team are involved in writing Flood Risk Assessments, Flood Warning and Emergency Planning, Surface Water Drainage Design and Strategies as well as many wider flood risk management projects. Current projects include preparing Flood Risk Assessments to support planning applications for residential, industrial, and commercial developers, developing surface water drainage design for Local Authority review. We specialise in providing flood risk support to the development of Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) for Development Consent Order (DCO) applications including renewables, water infrastructure and flood modelling studies. Main Duties and Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Assessment of Flood Risk to support the development of Flood Risk Assessments and Surface Water Drainage Strategies: <ul> <li>Assessing all sources of flood risk;</li> <li>Interpret flood data from the Environment Agency, SEPA and Natural Resources Wales and from hydraulic modelling studies;</li> <li>Develop Flood Risk Assessment reports for a range of sizes and complexities of developments independently, including larger NSIP developments which are undertaken within the DCO / EIA process</li> <li>Knowledge of relevant policy in England, Wales, and Scotland, including National Planning Policy Framework and supporting Planning Practice Guidance, TAN15 and Fourth National Planning Framework (NPF4).</li> <li>Communication and liaison with other disciplines across the business for example, civil engineers, geomorphologists, and ecologists.</li> <li>Communication and liaison with clients, external stakeholders including the Environment Agency, LLFAs and IDBs.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Hydrological Analysis:Supporting the Senior Hydrologist by utilising WINFAP and ReFH2 software to undertake catchment analysis and estimate hydrological inflows.</li> <li>Technical Reporting: Writing clearly and concisely, summarising technical concepts for a wide range of audiences such as the Planning Inspectorate, Environment Agency, LLFAs, Clients and the Public.</li> <li>Commercial/Project Management: Involved in winning work, preparing project proposals, managing resources, subcontractors, contracts and invoicing. Act as a project lead (including understanding contract and cost implications to successfully deliver the project).</li> <li>Quality Assurance: Knowledge and experience in contributing to and maintaining high quality deliverables as well as application of best practice within the team and identifying innovative approaches.</li> <li>Collaboration: We require a strong team player who values independent thinking and is capable of communicating effectively with other consultants and disciplines to deliver comprehensive and sustainable design solutions.</li> <li>Client Relations: Build and maintain relationships with clients, ensuring effective communication and liaison with Project Manager, Project Director and the Principal Modeller(s).</li> <li>Mentoring: Provide support to graduate and junior staff leading by example to ensure quality and innovation in approach.</li> <li>Additional duties as required by management.</li> </ul>Qualifications and Experience: Essential: <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in an appropriate analytical subject (e.g. Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Water Resources, Geography).</li> <li>Minimum of 5 years relevant experience as a flood risk consultant.</li> <li>Ability to assess and review surface water drainage strategies and calculations.</li> <li>Experience in hydrology studies and the use of hydrological estimation software (e.g. WINFAP).</li> <li>Excellent communication, analytical and report writing skills.</li> <li>Ability to manage commercial aspects of projects.</li> <li>Carrying out technical reviews.</li> <li>Awareness of hydrology &amp; hydraulic modelling approaches and relevance to flood risk assessment.</li> <li>Able to plan your own time, be organised and meet deadlines.</li> <li>Independent thinker able to work competently within a team.</li> <li>Flexibility to work concurrently across different projects, activities and locations.</li> </ul>Desirable: <ul> <li>Master's degree in appropriate subject.</li> <li>Chartered, or working towards, chartership with CIWEM, ICE or other similar relevant body / institution (or progressing structured training scheme in relevant discipline)</li> <li>GIS experience in QGIS and / or ArcGIS.</li> <li>Ability to undertake d</li> <li>Experience with the planning process, especially DCO applications / EIA, and dealing with Private Developers</li> </ul>What we offer you: Ambitious. Exciting. Lively. Collaborative. Dynamic. That's how our colleagues describe our company. Want to contribute to Enhancing Society with your expertise? Be part of an open network where you're connected with the brightest and smartest people and technologies? Join us! You can look forward to growing your career in a dynamic workplace with development opportunities and support on your career path. We have flexible working models to ensure a balance of family and working life, including part time options. About us: Royal HaskoningDHV has been connecting people for 140 years. Together, through our expertise and passion, as well as Enhancing Society Together purpose, we have helped contribute to a better society and improved people's lives with work underpinned by our sustainable values and goals. We are an independent international engineering and project management consultancy leading the way in sustainable development and innovation. Our independence allows us flexibility on how we invest our time - allowing colleagues space to develop their own careers. Royal HaskoningDHV is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We have the clear goal of driving diversity and inclusion across all dimensions. Together, we are embarking on a journey where each and every one of us, individually and collectively, welcomes and celebrates individual differences. We recognise that embracing diversity unlocks innovation and creativity and fosters collaboration. We want our employees to reflect the diversity of our communities and the customers we serve. Location: You will be based in one of our main offices (as noted in the Overview section), ideally within commuting distance of the South-East as this is where the majority of our Flood Risk &amp; Hydraulic Modelling team are based. Occasional commuting to different offices and clients will also be expected.

Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. Job Description About Enterprise Capabilities Enterprise Capabilities is a service-led organization within AECOM enabling access to a global talent pool. With offices in India, China, Spain, Poland, Romania and the Philippines, our teams of technical professionals provide around the clock project support helping AECOM teams around the world to deliver faster, smarter and better. EC supports AECOM's ability to work as one global team by standardizing design processes, deploying collaboration technologies, and utilizing a connected network of technical expertise. By joining EC, you have the unique opportunity to work on AECOM's monumental projects located around the world, contributing to our mission of delivering a better world. Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. We are currently recruiting a Junior Designer with experience in hydraulics and drainage design, to join our busy and expanding experienced team. The team provides assessment, concept, feasibility, preliminary and detailed designs on a wide range of projects. Our clients work for private and public sector and include long term Framework Agreements with numerous Local Authorities together with Design and Build commissions for many major Contractors. Our group has an established track record of successfully delivering water designs for many years, throughout the US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand among others. You may have the opportunity to work on some of the most iconic Transportation and Water projects, being part of a diverse and multicultural team for Enterprise Capabilities. The responsibilities of this role include: <ul><li>Performs specific and moderate portions of a broader assignment of an experienced engineer.</li><li>Gathers and correlates basic engineering data using established and well-defined procedures.</li><li>Works on detailed or routine engineering assignments involving calculations and relatively simple tests.</li><li>Proposes approach to solve new problems encountered using modifications of standard procedures or methods developed in previous assignments.</li><li>Identifies discrepancies in results.</li><li>Provides guidance to entry level engineers.</li><li>Performs work in accordance with agreed upon budget and schedule with little supervision.</li><li>Independently performs all the tasks necessary to complete primary design elements for engineering works.</li></ul>Qualifications Minimum Requirements <ul><li>Over 6 years of experience in hydraulics and drainage design, with a strong desire to advance a technical career in the water field.</li><li>Proficiency in various hydraulics and hydrology software packages, including Flood Modeller, TUFLOW, HEC-RAS, InfoWorks ICM, HEC-HMS and more, with experience in developing flood models and hydrologic models for small to moderate-sized watersheds.</li><li>Familiarity with CAD (2D and 3D) software, including Autodesk and Bentley packages such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, and OpenRoads Designer.</li><li>Knowledge of SWMM, Epanet, Bentley, Innovyze packages, 12D, and similar software is highly valued.</li><li>Fluent in English, both spoken and written.</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications <ul><li>Bachelor or Master degree in Civil, Environmental or Water Engineering or a related field.</li></ul>Additional Information With infrastructure investment accelerating worldwide, our services are in great demand, and there's never been a better time to be at AECOM! Join us, and you'll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm - access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We're the world's trusted global infrastructure firm, and we're in this together - your growth and success are ours too. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours. Join us and let's get started.

Junior Designer - Flood Modeler

Job Description Are you into flood risk management and looking for your next exciting opportunity? We are looking for senior InfoWorks ICM flood modellers, to join our thriving business, working on our great projects across the UK. If this is you, we want to hear from you and discuss how we can help you develop your career! We have vacancies UK wide for enthusiastic and ambitious individuals to lead and undertake projects in our world class flood risk management team. We are seeking technical experts with a developing technical profile in the flood risk management industry capable of leading on the delivery of hydraulic and hydrological modelling projects, including 1D and 2D models for rivers, surface water and coastal waters with a particular focus on the InfoWorks ICM software. As a major engineering, environmental and design consultancies AtkinsRéalis offers opportunities for talented consultants to work on a wide variety of projects at a range of scales. We have ongoing projects in flood risk management with a lot of work coming from our frameworks for the Environment Agency and numerous local authorities in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, as well as major projects like Sizewell C and Lower Thames Crossing. We are undertaking projects in natural flood management, flood forecasting, flood alleviation and helping water companies with elements of their water resources and water quality issues. Beyond this, we work internationally and have work committed across the globe, including the Red Sea economic zone, Al Bada developments in the middle east, and EIA work in North America. All our projects are run with our colleagues in India, and you will be working as part of an international team. Read more about how you can thrive with us: Equality, diversity &amp; inclusion in the UK &amp; Europe (atkinsrealis.com) Requirements: You should have experience in delivering flood risk projects with a focus on integrated catchment modelling using the ICM software, and the confidence to lead technical work as well as mentor junior team members in developing their skills. You will be able to build strong relationships with our clients with a high degree of collaborative working skills to ensure we get the best from our working relationships with client teams. Essential for this role: <ul><li>Proven in-depth experience of 1D-2D modelling using InfoWorks ICM. </li><li>Relevant years of experience in carrying out flood risk analyses for strategy, planning, development, and or design purposesin line with the level of the role.</li><li>GIS skills in ArcGIS, MapInfo or QGIS.</li><li>Experience in developing and leading technical teams, supporting and mentoring staff.</li><li>The ability to use professional judgement to make robust decisions with the information available, a track record of project delivery and performance, meeting client requirements and commercial awareness.</li></ul>Advantages for this role: <ul><li>Use of other software, like Flood Modeller, TUFLOW / ESTRY or HEC-RAS is an advantage.</li><li>Experience in FEH hydrological assessment is desirable with a working knowledge of UK hydrology.</li></ul>AtkinsRéalis and its clients value you having a Chartered status at this grade. However, we appreciate those currently without professional memberships, and we will help you in obtaining those qualifications through mentoring and development opportunities if you don't already have them. We also value a civil engineering design experience to help solve the flooding problems. This is a desirable attribute but not a requirement. Responsibilities: <ul><li>Undertake and lead detailed technical work involving ICM hydraulic modelling, data analysis, GIS and technical reporting, and taking on a quality assurance role for technical deliverables.</li><li>managing, supervising and mentoring junior resources.</li><li>Supporting our project managers and directors by following project procedures, including financial and change control, to actively progress a suite of projects under your control.</li><li>To work effectively as part of a team and with other professionals (environmental scientists, engineers, planners) throughout AtkinsRéalis to provide a consistent and integrated service to our clients.</li><li>To support business development activities including tendering for projects and client/stakeholder engagement. developing and agreeing the scope of services, setting costs and resources.</li><li>Contributing to continued development of the Flood Risk Team via active involvement in the technical network.</li></ul>The Individual: <ul><li>Be motivated and proactive; focused on achieving and delivering technical excellence.</li><li>Be skilled at collaborative working, have good interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively.</li><li>Be flexible and prepared to take on new challenges.</li><li>Be well organised and able to lead multiple projects running simultaneously and recognise opportunities for delegation and development of others.</li><li>Have an attention to detail and desire to work to high standards consistently.</li></ul>Why work for AtkinsRéalis? We're ranked as one of LinkedIn's Top 25 Companies, where UK professionals want to work and stay once, they join. We've also made the Times Top 50 employers for women. Our Infrastructure team uses innovation, new approaches and the power of data to help our clients deliver end-to-end projects and programmes for essential future infrastructure. And as the work becomes ever more complex, our employees continue to challenge the status quo. We're committed to engineering better for people and our planet, from our global Engineering Net-Zero programme to creating social value through EDAROTH community housing. We're proud of our active employee networks creating awareness and allyship for our under-represented groups. Not to mention programmes supporting communities outside AtkinsRéalis, including schools, charities, ex-forces and professionals returning after career breaks. Security clearance: This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability. #EnviroJobs #LI-INFRASTRUCTURE | #LI-UK Worker Type Employee Job Type Regular At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.

Senior ICM flood Modeller - Flood Risk Management

Cont, Perm, Sal Flood Risk Consultant UK wide Type: Contract, Permanent, Salaried 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 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>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 license</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. Due to strong and sustained growth in our Sustainable Water Management business, we are seeking new colleagues who have experience in Flood Risk Assessments to join our team of 350 water consultancy and engineering professionals. Applicants are invited to further strengthen our technical capability in water environment assessment to lead the delivery of a range of project work, including planning and DCO applications for major infrastructure development. Our Bristol team comprises 15 water environment and flood risk professionals who work collaboratively on projects with our regional team of 30 across the South and South West, and with our national team of approximately 150 across the UK. We have a strong portfolio of major infrastructure projects such the Bristol Heat Network and Cullompton Town Centre Relief Road; and with clients such as National Grid, Network Rail and National Highways. We also continue to support our strong portfolio of Local Authority and Lead Local Flood Authority clients, including delivery of transport infrastructure schemes, flood investigations, flood risk management strategies and planning review support. 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 a Consultant who has experience in the delivery of flood risk assessment projects to work collaboratively on technically complex projects for a range of clients. Working as part of our national team, the successful candidate will also be able to work seamlessly across other technical areas within the Sustainable Water Management team. This includes but is not limited to flood risk modelling, LLFA technical services and flood management solutions; as well as other water environment technical areas including Water EIA, WFD assessment, permitting applications, geomorphology and BNG. You will contribute to a diverse range of projects but the main focus of your work is likely to be Flood Risk Assessment for major infrastructure projects in the UK and overseas, with wider involvement in flood modelling, flood management and Water EIA as appropriate to individual experience. Sharing your technical expertise and mentoring more junior members in the team will also be part of your role. Responsibilities will include: <ul> <li>Undertaking / performing project tasks assigned by senior team members such as: <ul> <li>Carrying out flood risk assessments and preparing deliverables.</li> <li>Supporting complementary projects and developing skills in areas such as sustainable drainage design, planning application reviews, preparing Local Flood Risk Management Strategies, permitting applications, and environmental assessments</li> <li>Carrying out site surveys to collect baseline information and support Section 19 investigations.</li> <li>Taking leadership of certain project management activities including financial and programme management.</li> </ul></li> <li>Communicating and liaising effectively and efficiently with the project team (both the Sustainable Water Management team and the wider business)</li> <li>Working collaboratively within the team and proactively supporting junior staff in developing their technical knowledge and understanding of tasks assigned.</li></ul>What we will be looking for you to demonstrate... Skills / Experience <ul> <li>Experience of Flood Risk Assessment preparation, and experience in one or more of the typical supporting skills including flood risk modelling, flood risk strategy development, drainage design or Water EIA, at least some of which should have been in consultancy.</li> <li>Experience of providing technical inputs for planning and permitting for major infrastructure projects. This could include preparation of FRA and Water EIA inputs to planning applications, supporting DCO examinations or planning inquiries, and developing applications for environmental permits. </li> <li>Knowledge of the regulatory context for flood risk planning in the UK.</li> <li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</li> <li>Some experience in supporting project management.</li></ul>Qualifications <ul> <li>A degree in a relevant environmental, geographical, science or engineering discipline is essential</li> <li>Actively working towards chartered status with C.WEM, CEnv, CSci or CEng</li></ul>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 one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 69,300 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? Work-life balance At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It's important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community. Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK. Inclusivity &amp; Diversity We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity. 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 offers you and your family unlimited telephone access to an NHS doctor, available 24/7, with options for face-to-face video consultations. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package. Flex your time To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the "WSP My Hour," allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day. We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you. Your development We understand the importance of development and training to you. That's why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership. #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.

Cont, Perm, Sal Senior Flood Risk Consultant Derby, East Midlands, Leicestershire, nottingham, Peterborough Type: Contract, Permanent, Salaried Type: Salaried or PAYE 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 on a secondment basis. Our diverse client base includes local authorities, consultancies, public bodies and construction companies. We specialise in providing the right people, with the right skills for the job, at the right time - for as long as our clients need them. We are proud of how much we value and support our colleagues - taking people from the very start of their careers to Chartered status and beyond. We're a people-first organisation and place mutual respect and dignity in the highest regard, reflected in our approach to issues such as Mental Health, Social Value, Menopause and Net Zero. We're a Disability Confident Employer and an accredited 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 Consultant will see you as a key member of the Water &amp; Environment East 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>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> </ul>Experience required... Essential: <ul> <li>Relevant Engineering or Equivalent qualification relating to Flood Risk/Drainage. </li> <li>Experience of project coordination, stakeholder management and leading a team.</li> <li>Technical experience in UK drainage standards including SuDS </li> <li>Ability to use and review outputs from drainage modelling software (MicroDrainage or Causeway Flow) and technically competent in fundamental hydraulic design principles.</li> <li>Experience of developing outline business cases and funding applications for FDGIA or equivalent. </li> <li>A successful track record in project and construction, working with design teams to deliver flood risk reduction schemes.</li> <li>Experience of delivering flood resilience and property level protection schemes.</li> <li>Experience working in diverse multi-disciplined teams to produce deliverables to a high standard. </li> <li>Experience working in client facing environments and ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders to deliver positive outcomes. </li> <li>Develop and build mutually beneficial external stakeholder relationships. </li> <li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills. </li> </ul>Desirable: <ul> <li>HEC-RAS modelling capability </li> <li>Previous HS2 related experience. </li> <li>Chartered status or close to achieving </li> <li>A full UK driving licence </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>

Cont, Perm, Sal Flood Risk Consultant Derby, Leicestershire, Peterborough Type: Contract, Permanent, Salaried Type: Salaried or PAYE 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 on a secondment basis. Our diverse client base includes local authorities, consultancies, public bodies and construction companies. We specialise in providing the right people, with the right skills for the job, at the right time - for as long as our clients need them. We are proud of how much we value and support our colleagues - taking people from the very start of their careers to Chartered status and beyond. We're a people-first organisation and place mutual respect and dignity in the highest regard, reflected in our approach to issues such as Mental Health, Social Value, Menopause and Net Zero. We're a Disability Confident Employer and an accredited 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 Flood Risk Consultant will see you as a key member of the Water &amp; Environment East 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>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> </ul>Experience required... Essential: <ul> <li>Relevant Engineering or Equivalent qualification relating to Flood Risk/Drainage. </li> <li>Technical experience in UK drainage standards including SuDS </li> <li>Drainage modelling software (MicroDrainage or Causeway Flow) and technically competent in fundamental hydraulic design principles </li> <li>Efficient in the use of AutoCAD and Civils3D </li> </ul> <ul> <li>A successful track record in project and construction, working with design teams to deliver large scale infrastructure projects. </li> <li>Experience working in diverse multi-disciplined teams to produce deliverables to a high standard. </li> <li>Experience working in client facing environments and ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders to deliver positive outcomes. </li> <li>Develop and build mutually beneficial external stakeholder relationships. </li> <li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills. </li> </ul>Desirable: <ul> <li>HEC-RAS modelling capability </li> <li>Previous HS2 related experience. </li> <li>Chartered status or close to achieving </li> <li>A full UK driving licence </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>

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>

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 one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 69,300 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? Work-life balance At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It's important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community. Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK. Inclusivity &amp; Diversity We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity. 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 offers you and your family unlimited telephone access to an NHS doctor, available 24/7, with options for face-to-face video consultations. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package. Flex your time To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the "WSP My Hour," allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day. We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you. Your development We understand the importance of development and training to you. That's why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership. #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.

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