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Job Description
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“Are you ready to join a team of flood risk specialists and 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:
1. Deliver: Lead & 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.
2. Expertise: Lead input into tenders for complex and high-profile projects like nationally significant infrastructure projects.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Lead: Mentor staff within the team to support their professional development.
Become part of our dynamic Water business, which boasts around 600 experts across the UK & 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.
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 captivating projects, from small initiatives to large-scale ventures, all the way from concept to completion.
At AECOM, you’ll thrive in an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where your contributions are valued - and let's not forget about 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 your lifestyle. We recognise that everyone’s circumstances are different, so we’re happy to discuss part-time or flexible working arrangements that suit you.
Why Join Us:
6. Be part of a dynamic team that tackles challenging and impactful water projects.
7. Work alongside industry-leading professionals and thought leaders.
8. Engage in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
9. Access to continuous learning and development opportunities.
10. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
11. Enjoy the flexibility to work in a way that fits your lifestyle while supporting a healthy work–life balance.
Qualifications
Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?
Here’s what we’re looking for:
12. Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Environmental Sciences or a related discipline.
13. Professional chartered member of CIWEM or ICE.
14. Significant experience in technically leading teams in the production of flood risk assessments and/or flood risk activity permits.
15. Strong track record of project management, following the principles of the NEC suite of contracts.
16. Experience and understanding of hydraulic modelling as an evidence base to flood risk assessments / activity permits.
17. FCERM appraisal, water cycle study and water framework directive assessment experience would be beneficial, but not essential.
You will also be self-motivated with an ability to work both autonomously where required, with a strong sense of commitment, a willingness to learn and a desire to work in a dynamic deadline driven team environment.
At AECOM, we believe in creating a better world through innovative and sustainable solutions. If you share our vision and are ready to make a difference in the water industry, we want to hear from you.
Additional Information
If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us, we would be delighted to hear from you!
Additional Information
“Want to find out more about the role or what working at AECOM is like?”
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About 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.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ReqID: J10135844
Business Line: Water
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: Europe & India
Career Area: Engineering
Work Location Model: Hybrid