Associate Director - Flood Risk & Drainage

Strata Construction Consulting; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global design consultancy in London is seeking an Associate Director to provide technical leadership and manage client relationships. The ideal candidate will be a Chartered Engineer with a strong track record in drainage design and project management. The role offers a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional development and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Health & Wellbeing packages

Flexitime

Extensive Professional Development

Chartership Programme

Qualifications

• Proven track record in maintaining strong client relationships.
• Experience with S104 applications and drainage design.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in development projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a team producing Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategy Reports.
• Manage projects within agreed timeframes and budgets.
• Champion health and safety practices within the design process.

Skills

Client relationship building

Technical reporting

Drainage design

Interpersonal communication

Project management

Education

Chartered Engineer (CEng) status

Job description

The Role

Our client is a Global Multi-disciplinary design consultancy who are looking to add an Associate Director to their London office, who will provide technical leadership to their design teams, and will use your knowledge and skills to deliver the right quality to time and budget.

• Develop and nurture excellent relationships with key clients, ensuring their needs are met and expectations exceeded.


• Display strong interpersonal and communication skills, thriving both independently and as a collaborator.


• Manage and execute projects within agreed upon timeframes and budgets.


• Oversee a team producing Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategy Reports.


• Very proficient in detailed drainage design through to construction.


• Lead a team in the preparation and submission of S104 applications, providing crucial drainage design support for S106 and S278 designs.


• Utilise your comprehensive understanding of industry guidelines including NPPF, SuDS Manual, The Design and Construction Guidance, and related technical standards.


• Review technical reports, effectively conveying complex technical information in a clear and concise manner.


• Lead discussions with the Lead Local Flood Authorities, (LLFA), Environment Agency, (EA) and Water Authorities, (WA).


• Champion health and safety practices within the workplace and during the design process.


• Mentor and develop the skills of junior team members, fostering their professional growth.

What you need to succeed

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with the ICE or CIWEM.


• Proven track record in building and maintaining strong client relationships.


• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work both independently and collaboratively.


• Strong experience in preparing and submitting S104 applications and providing drainage design support for S106 and S278 designs.


• Detailed knowledge of industry guidelines such as NPPF, SuDS Manual, The Design and Construction Guidance, and relevant technical standards.


• Excellent technical reporting writing and review skills.


• Providing strategic direction and highly visible leadership.


• Working in partnership with other colleagues to ensure coordination across the Development discipline and sharing of market intelligence, best practice and innovation.


• Engaging with the Technical Leadership Group (TLG) to promote technical innovation, best practice and technological advancements for infrastructure development for major projects.


• Track record in securing new workstreams and generating new business opportunities in the Development sector / market.


• Support the Place Lead in the leadership of the Development team alongside other Senior Team Members.


• Leadership of Development / Development Infrastructure projects.


• Driving business development by being embedded within local networks of decision makers and establishing lasting relationships.


• Winning work from key accounts and align the business to secure major opportunities and an increasing order book.


• Mentoring and coaching of Mid-Career Professionals in Client Management, Project Management & leadership roles / functions


• Leading and support bids by contributing reviewing and authorising submissions and by demonstrating added value both commercially and technically.


• Supporting all aspects associated with H&S / Corporate Responsibility and ensure the team complies with SHEQ, (Safety, Health, Environment and Quality).

What's on offer

• Work-life balance


• Health & Wellbeing packages


• Flexitime


• Extensive Professional Development


• Chartership Programme