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.
The Sustainable Water Management business operates as a national team, sharing work fairly and transparently. You will have the opportunity to work on various projects, including flood investigations, flood strategy development, and sustainable drainage master-planning.
Responsibilities will include:
- Delivering high-quality technical outputs as a technical reviewer
- Supporting and mentoring junior colleagues and overseeing small project teams
- Managing workload and project delivery with minimal supervision
- Demonstrating positive health and safety behaviors and championing this among the wider team
- Contributing to task/project planning and providing input to program, budget, and quality requirements
- Engaging positively and professionally with clients and developing a trusted advisor role
- Contributing to securing small projects and extensions to existing projects
- Developing solutions that address client issues, challenges, and needs
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 modeling 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