Overview
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 UK offices, 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.
Become part of our dynamic Water business, which boasts around 700 experts across the UK & Ireland. Collaborate with top-tier engineers and consultants to deliver a variety of projects, from small initiatives to large-scale ventures, from concept to completion.
Responsibilities
* Deliver: Lead and 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.
* Expertise: Lead input into tenders for complex and high-profile projects like nationally significant infrastructure projects.
* Collaborate: Build strong relationships with clients and across technical discipline teams to ensure delivery of a wide range of fluvial, coastal, surface water or drainage flood risk management projects.
* Quality: Stay up-to-date with developments in legislation and guidelines that may affect our services; use project management systems to deliver high-quality outputs to clients within agreed programmes and budgets.
* Lead: Mentor staff within the team to support their professional development.
Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Environmental Sciences or a related discipline.
* Professional chartered member of CIWEM or ICE.
* Significant experience in technically leading teams in the production of flood risk assessments and/or flood risk activity permits.
* Strong track record of project management, following the principles of the NEC suite of contracts.
* Experience and understanding of hydraulic modelling as an evidence base to flood risk assessments / activity permits.
* FCERM appraisal, water cycle study and water framework directive assessment experience would be beneficial, but not essential.
About AECOM
Become part of our global infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle for public- and private-sector clients. We value equity, diversity and inclusion and are committed to environmental, social and governance priorities.
Work and Benefits
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. You will join a global, publicly traded firm with access to industry-leading technology and thinking, and significant opportunities for growth and development. We offer a range of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet diverse needs, including career development opportunities and volunteering days.
EEO Information
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives. 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. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to learn more about life at AECOM.
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