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You’ll get all the benefits of being employed by us, while working on a variety of projects for our clients. Joining Waterman Aspen as Flood Risk Consultant will see you as a key member of the Water and Environment North team and you can expect:
1. A varied client base where you can apply and develop your skills
2. Buy-in from clients to assist in your technical progression
3. Further exposure to your chosen industry – increasing your awareness, knowledge and sharpening your skills
4. The flexibility to broaden your horizons with each new secondment, without changing your employer
5. Career development and training to reach your professional or academic qualification goals supported by our own network of mentors and managers
6. Paid subscription to a professional body of your choice
7. Regular social events and volunteering opportunities
Experience required…
Essential:
8. UK experience within a public, private or third-sector UK-based client.
9. Degree in a related technical field (environmental / civil engineering) or equivalent experience and be a member of an appropriate institution.
10. Chartered Member or working towards chartered membership of a professional institution such as CIWEM, ICE, APM, etc.
11. Technical experience in UK flood risk legislation and planning standards.
12. Experience in developing business cases for flood risk management schemes with the aim to secure Flood Defence Grant in Aid (FDGiA) funding.
13. Knowledge of hydraulic modelling (Flood Modeller TUFLOW) or drainage modelling software (MicroDrainage or Causeway Flow) and technically competent in fundamental hydraulic design principles.
14. Experience or an understanding of project management or principles to achieve project delivery.
15. Experience working with public sectors such as LLFA’s and/or EA.
16. Experience of working on planning applications and awareness of LLFA duties.
17. Experience working in client facing environments and ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders to deliver positive outcomes.
18. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Desirable:
19. A full UK driving licence.
20. Chartered Membership of relevant professional organisation.
You’ll get this and so much more…
As a salaried colleague, you’ll get a salary in line with your experience, skills and location along with an industry-leading benefits package:
21. Company car or car allowance
22. Contribution to commuting mileage
23. Permanent health insurance
24. 25 days annual leave (option to buy up to 5 more), in addition to the normal public holidays (based on a 40 hour week, pro rata for part-time colleagues)
25. Company pension contribution
26. Salary sacrifice to buy additional benefits
27. 1 paid Waterman Aspen in the Community Day to volunteer in your local community