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Job description Post Ref: CC607 Please note: Internal at risk or redeployee applicants will be seen in the first instance. We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly driven candidate to join our Flood Risk Management team at Calderdale Council. Calderdale has a strong history of partnership working across the borough and our goal in the team is to reduce flood risk, increase resilience, enhance biodiversity and reduce the impact of the global climate crisis in our communities so if you have a keen interest in helping people and improving the environment this opportunity is the perfect fit. The role will provide effective advice and expertise within the Flood Risk Management team of Strategic Infrastructure to ensure that it makes the maximum contribution to the regeneration and sustainability of the borough. The team is responsible for leading and managing flood risk management initiatives, ensuring the effective delivery of a programme of works aimed at reducing flood risk to communities, infrastructure, and improving the environment. This team are involved in strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, resource coordination, and monitoring the progress and impact of the Calderdale Flood Recovery and Resilience Investment Programme and other major climate resilience programmes. Additionally, they handle financial resources, secure funding, and represent the Council in various forums, ensuring effective communication and collaboration with stakeholders. The role involves leading the delivery of the Calderdale Flood Recovery and Resilience Investment Programme and other key climate resilience initiatives, while managing the capital programme team to ensure strategic direction, legal compliance, and alignment with Council objectives. It includes representing the Council at regional meetings to foster collaboration with stakeholders, securing funding from traditional and innovative sources to support programme goals, and developing policies and strategic action plans for effective flood risk management. The role also requires strong communication and partnership skills to maintain productive stakeholder relationships, navigate differing perspectives, and support the successful delivery of programme objectives. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate strong organisational and be familiar with budget monitoring and collaborative working. You will need excellent management, communication and negotiation skills, experience of public speaking in a challenging environment and working with elected members plus extensive experience in Flood Risk Management. The successful candidate will have a degree level qualification in a relevant area or equivalent experience. For full details of the role please see attached context sheet. Closing Date: 5th January 2026 Interview Date: 14th January 2026We may utilise digital interview methods. As part of our Vision ( <a href="https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/" target="_blank">https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/</a> ) we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities. On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change. Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.

Engineering Team Manager (Flood Risk Management)

Cont, Sal Flood Risk Consultant Leeds, Newcastle, North East, Yorkshire Type: Contract, 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. 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 Flood Risk Consultant will see you as a key member of the Water and Environment North 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>UK experience within a public, private or third-sector UK-based client.</li> <li>Degree in a related technical field (environmental / civil engineering) or equivalent experience and be a member of an appropriate institution. </li> <li>Chartered Member or working towards chartered membership of a professional institution such as CIWEM, ICE, APM, etc. </li> <li>Technical experience in UK flood risk legislation and planning standards.</li> <li>Experience in developing business cases for flood risk management schemes with the aim to secure Flood Defence Grant in Aid (FDGiA) funding.</li> <li>Knowledge of hydraulic modelling (Flood Modeller TUFLOW) or drainage modelling software (MicroDrainage or Causeway Flow) and technically competent in fundamental hydraulic design principles.</li> <li>Experience or an understanding of project management or principles to achieve project delivery.</li> <li>Experience working with public sectors such as LLFA's and/or EA.</li> <li>Experience of working on planning applications and awareness of LLFA duties.</li> <li>Experience working in client facing environments and ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders to deliver positive outcomes.</li> <li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li> </ul>Desirable: <ul> <li>A full UK driving licence.</li> <li>Chartered Membership of relevant professional organisation.</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

Company Description Job Description Start here. Grow here. Are you ready to join a team of talented consultants and help us shape the future of the water industry? Join our dynamic and multidisciplinary Water Team as an Associate Flood Risk Consultant in the Regulations and Development sector. As an Associate Consultant, you will technically lead and manage the production of flood risk consenting related documents for our major clients. You will join one of our rapidly growing UKoffices, whilst also taking advantage of our flexible hybrid working model. We are a close-knit team of consultants, engineers, technicians, hydrologists, hydraulic modellers and project managers. We work hard to give our team development opportunities, whether that is a secondment to see the client's perspective, an assignment to spend time on site to manage a construction contract, or arranging training to allow you to grow. Here's what you'll do: <ul><li>Deliver: Lead &amp; verify the production of documents such as flood risk assessments, strategic flood risk assessments, flood risk activity permits, Section 19 reports, and water resource chapters of EIAs.</li><li>Expertise: Lead input into tenders for complex and high-profile projects like nationally significant infrastructure projects.</li><li>Collaborate: Build strong relationships with clients and across technical discipline teams to ensure we successfully deliver a wide range of fluvial, coastal, surface water or drainage flood risk management projects.</li><li>Quality: Keep up-to-date with developments in legislation and guidelines that may affect our services; and use AECOM's project management systems to deliver high-quality outputs to our clients in line with the agreed programme and budget.</li><li>Lead: Mentor staff within the team to support their professional development.</li></ul>Become part of our dynamic Water business, which boasts around 700 experts across the UK &amp; Ireland. Collaborate with top-tier engineers and consultants to deliver a variety of captivating projects, from small initiatives to large-scale ventures, all the way from concept to completion. If you're passionate about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality, we want to hear from you! Why not give our AECOM Water page on LinkedIn a follow to stay updated on the impactful projects we're working on and see firsthand the difference we're making in the industry! Grow with us. You'll thrive in an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where your contributions are valued - and let's not forget the perks! You'll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customised to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, technical practice networks, AECOM University, volunteering days and our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits you. We recognise that everyone's circumstances are different, so we're more than happy to discuss part-time or flexible working arrangements. Qualifications Ready to push the limits of what's possible? Here's what we're looking for: <ul><li>Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Environmental Sciences or a related discipline.</li><li>Professional chartered member of CIWEM or ICE.</li><li>Significant experience in technically leading teams in the production of flood risk assessments and/or flood risk activity permits.</li><li>Strong track record of project management, following the principles of the NEC suite of contracts.</li><li>Experience and understanding of hydraulic modelling as an evidence base to flood risk assessments / activity permits. </li><li>FCERM appraisal, water cycle study and water framework directive assessment experience would be beneficial, but not essential.</li></ul>Additional Information We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at <a href="mailto:ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com" target="_blank">ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com</a>. At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives. Interested in the role or curious about life at AECOM? Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to explore our AECOM voices, employee stories, latest projects, and much more! For further information about the role, reach out to the recruiter on LinkedIn - Katie Scales. About AECOM AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM. Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients. AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We're the world's trusted global infrastructure firm, and we're in this together - your growth and success are ours too. 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. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours. We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address <a href="mailto:ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com" target="_blank">ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com</a> if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Associate 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. 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>Your team... 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 Leeds team comprises five water environment and flood risk professionals who work collaboratively on projects with our regional team of 40 across the North East and North 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. 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. About Us We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 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; Belonging We welcome applicants with varied 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 a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our 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. Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you - giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. 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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