Flood & Water Management Associate (Team Lead)
Location:Flexible / Hybrid
Company:Marston Holdings
Marston Holdings is a leading UK provider of integrated services, supporting local authorities and public sector organisations across infrastructure, environmental services, and compliance. We are committed to delivering innovative, sustainable solutions that protect communities and improve the built environment.
About the role
We are seeking an experiencedFlood & Water Management Associateto lead and oversee the delivery of technical design services across a diverse portfolio of projects, frominceptionthrough to completion.
This is a senior, hands on role combiningtechnical leadership, project management, and team development. You willbe responsible forproducing and reviewing detailed drainage and flood risk designs, ensuring highquality outputs, and delivering projects on time and within budget.
You will also play a key role in growing and developing a highperforming Flood Team, while supporting business development and client engagement activities.
Whatyou’llbe doing
* Lead the delivery of flood risk assessments and drainage design projects
* Develop detailed design packages for construction, including SuDSand attenuation solutions
* Oversee and approve technical outputs, ensuring quality and compliance with standards
* Manage multiple projects, ensuring delivery to programme, budget, and quality expectations
* Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated project delivery
* Undertake flood risk assessments and develop effective mitigation strategies
* Model and assess existing drainage networks
* Produce and agree drainage strategies with stakeholders
* Support training, development, and technical upskilling of team members
* Liaise with clients and stakeholders, confidently presenting technical solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences
* Actively promote services and support business development activities
* Prepare fee estimates, proposals, and quality submissions for tenders
* Manage financial performance of projects, ensuring delivery within fee budgets
* Maintain strong understanding of CDM regulations and health & safety requirements
About You
* Degree in Civil Engineering (or related discipline)
* Chartered status (or working towards) with a relevant professional body (e.g. CIWEM, ICE, CIHT)
* Substantial experience in detailed drainage design
* Proven experience delivering projects across local authority and private sector environments
* Strong background in flood risk, drainage strategies, SuDS, and public realm projects
* Strong technicalexpertisein drainage modelling and design
* Experience with MicroDrainage,InfoWorksICM,InfoDrainage, and Civil 3D (desirable)
* Experience in business development, including fee estimation and proposal writing
* Ability to solve complex problems and develop innovative solutions
What’sin it for you
* Competitive salary
* Hybrid working– (2 - 3 days WFH)
* Permanent, full-time role(37.5 hours/week)
* A wide range offlexible staff benefits, from high-street discounts to wellbeing and lifestyleperks
* Healthcare cash plan
* 25 days’ holidayplus bank holidays
* Enhanced maternity and paternity packages(eligibility criteria apply)
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to take a leading role in shaping and growing a specialist Flood & Water Management team within a well-established organisation. You will have the autonomy to lead projects, influence strategy, and make a meaningful impact on sustainable infrastructure delivery.
This role will be subject to DBS and County Court Judgment checks.
Marston Holdingsis an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
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