Principal or Senior Consultant / Engineer: Local Government Flood Risk Management and Sustainable Drainage
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Job Description
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.
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 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.
Responsibilities
* 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.
Skills / Experience
* 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 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.
* 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.
* 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.
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.
Work-life balance: 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 & 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.
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