Associate Consultant | Flood Risk

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking an Associate Consultant in Edinburgh or Glasgow to lead flood risk and water management projects for public sector clients. The role involves managing the entire project lifecycle, supporting project teams, and engaging with clients. Candidates should hold an appropriate degree and have extensive experience in flood risk management and hydraulic modelling. Flexible working arrangements and a competitive salary are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Agile working arrangements

Industry-leading training

Qualifications

• Chartered status (or nearing chartered) through ICE or CIWEM is preferred.
• Extensive experience in flood risk and water management.
• Experience in design of sustainable drainage systems and flood alleviation.

Responsibilities

• Lead flood alleviation and river engineering schemes for public sector clients.
• Manage full project lifecycle and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Liaise with design teams and client representatives.

Skills

Flood risk management

Hydraulic modelling

Project management

Client engagement

Education

BSc/BEng/MEng/MSc qualification

Tools

Flood Modeller

TUFLOW

Job description

Overview

Stantec is seeking an Associate Consultant to join our Rivers and Coastal Management team in Edinburgh or Glasgow. We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced professional to lead projects in the River and Coastal Management national team's Scottish region within our Infrastructure business line. You would lead the development of flood alleviation and river engineering schemes for our public sector clients and flood management on complex land development projects, providing strategic and detailed advice.

You will be responsible for supporting our Infrastructure team in Scotland and our UK Director of Flood Risk and Sector Lead for Flood and Coastal Resilience. The role will develop into the development lead in Scotland, delivering a client-centred service to our key clients. You will take responsibility for the whole project lifecycle from initial enquiry to successful delivery and manage other members of the team as well as wider relationships across the business.

You will lead project teams supporting our production of flood and water management schemes, flood risk assessments, hydraulic modelling, and outline drainage design, liaising with the design teams and client representatives. You will be the face of the discipline at all levels and be able to deal with clients and external consultees.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects in the River and Coastal Management Scottish region, delivering flood alleviation and river engineering schemes for public sector clients.
• Manage the full project lifecycle from initial enquiry to delivery and coordinate with the wider business and client stakeholders.
• Lead project teams in the production of flood and water management schemes, flood risk assessments, hydraulic modelling, and outline drainage design; liaise with design teams and client representatives.
• Represent the discipline at all levels and engage with clients and external consultees.

Qualifications

• BSc/BEng/MEng/MSc qualification; ideally chartered (or nearing chartered) through ICE or CIWEM.
• Extensive experience in flood risk and water management.
• Experience in design of sustainable drainage systems or nature-based solutions; hydraulic modelling (ICM, Flood Modeller, or TUFLOW); river engineering, restoration/habitat improvement, and flood alleviation schemes is preferred.

Benefits

Stantec offers a competitive salary and benefits package, agile and flexible working arrangements, industry-leading training, great projects, and more.

Why not apply today?