Description
We are seeking experienced applicants to join our team of 300 water science and engineering professionals. As a Principal or Senior Consultant / Engineer, you will contribute to a diverse range of projects, focusing on flood risk management and sustainable drainage for local authorities.
Responsibilities will include:
- Significantly contributing to delivery of good quality technical deliverables to clients, often as technical reviewer.
- Supporting and mentoring junior colleagues, overseeing small project teams.
- Managing workload and project delivery with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrating positive H&S behaviours and championing this amongst the wider team.
- Contributing to the planning of tasks/projects providing input to programme, budget, and quality requirements.
- Engaging positively and professionally with clients and developing trusted advisor role as you grow a network of client contacts, supported by more senior colleagues.
- Contribute to securing small projects and extensions to existing projects.
- Develop solutions that address client issues, challenges, and needs in collaboration with project or team leaders.
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.
Requirements:
- Experience working in flood risk management with local authorities or a combination of public and private sector flood risk management experience.
- Demonstrable experience of understanding budgets and leading delivery of projects or technical outputs related to flood risk management or sustainable drainage.
- Understanding of the Flood and Water Management Act 2010, the Land Drainage Act, and the Planning Practice Guidance: Flood Risk and Coastal Change.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge and understanding of surface water drainage modelling and Sustainable Drainage Systems.
- Experience in preparing Local Flood Risk Management Strategies and Strategic Flood Risk Assessments.
- Demonstrable experience in technical report writing and checking.
- Confidence in presenting and leading meetings with team members and clients.
Qualifications:
- A degree in a relevant environmental, geographical, science, or engineering discipline is essential.
- Chartered status with C.WEM, CEnv, CSci, or CEng is desired for Principal or evidence of working towards chartership for Senior.