Associate Consultant | Flood Risk

STANTEC; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and design company is seeking an Associate Consultant to join their Rivers and Coastal Management team in Edinburgh or Glasgow. You will manage flood risk projects for public sector clients and oversee the full project lifecycle. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant degree and extensive experience in flood risk management, with knowledge of hydraulic modelling and sustainable practices. Competitive salary and flexible working arrangements offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Industry-leading training

Qualifications

• Chartered or near-chartered through a relevant institution (ICE/CIWEM).
• Extensive experience in flood risk and water management.
• Experience in sustainable drainage systems or nature-based solutions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of flood alleviation and river engineering schemes.
• Oversee flood management on land development projects.
• Manage the full project lifecycle from enquiry to delivery.

Skills

Flood risk management

Hydraulic modelling

Project management

Education

BSc/BEng/MEng/MSc qualification

Tools

ICM

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 the development of flood alleviation and river engineering schemes for public sector clients.
• Oversee flood management on complex land development projects and provide strategic and detailed advice.
• Manage the full project lifecycle from initial enquiry to delivery and lead project teams.
• Coordinate with design teams and client representatives; act as the face of the discipline to clients and external consultees.
• Support the Infrastructure team in Scotland and liaise with UK leadership on flood risk and resilience initiatives.

Qualifications and Experience

• BSc/BEng/MEng/MSc qualification; ideally chartered or near-chartered through a relevant institution (ICE/CIWEM).
• Extensive experience in flood risk and water management.
• Desirable: experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • Design of sustainable drainage systems or nature-based solutions
  • Hydraulic modelling using ICM, Flood Modeller or TUFLOW
  • River engineering, restoration/habitat improvement, flood alleviation schemes

Your passion and experience delivering quality sustainable design solutions in local communities are crucial to your success in this role.

Benefits and Why Join

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

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 32,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.

Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients’ vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today’s challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.

Equal Opportunity

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply.

Recruitment Process Accessibility

At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact [e-mail] and we will talk to you about how we can support you.

ReqID: 7916