Principal or Senior Consultant / Engineer: Local Government Flood Risk Management and Sustainable Drainage
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About the Role
We are seeking experienced professionals with a strong track record working with Lead Local Flood Authorities and a competent understanding of key legislation and policies such as the Flood and Water Management Act, the Land Drainage Act and the National Planning Policy Framework (in relation to flood risk and drainage). With preferred strengths in flood risk management and sustainable drainage you will ideally have familiarity with other water environment disciplines to aid delivery of more complex projects for a range of 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.
Key Responsibilities
* Significantly contribute to delivery of good quality technical deliverables to clients, often as technical reviewer.
* Support and mentor junior colleagues, overseeing small project teams.
* Manage workload and project delivery with minimal supervision.
* Demonstrate positive H&S behaviours and champion this amongst the wider team.
* Contribute to the planning of tasks/projects providing input to programme, budget, and quality requirements.
* Engage positively and professionally with clients and develop trusted advisor role as you grow a network of client contacts.
* 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, 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.
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We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We are a Disability Confident leader and will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. Please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.
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