Associate Director (Flood Risk & Drainage) in London

Energy Jobline CVL; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Health & Wellbeing packages

Flexitime

Extensive Professional Development

Chartership Programme

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL is seeking an Associate Director for our London office to provide technical leadership across design teams, delivering quality on time and within budget. You will lead drainage design, S104 submissions, and liaise with LLFA/EA/WA to secure major projects.

Seeking Chartered Engineer status (ICE or CIWEM) with a proven track record in client relations, strategic direction, and mentoring junior staff. This role demands strong communication and collaborative leadership.

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with ICE or CIWEM is required.
• Proven track record in building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work both independently and collaboratively.
• Strong experience in delivering S104 applications and drainage design support for S106/S278.
• Knowledge of NPPF, SuDS Manual, and Design & Construction Guidance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and nurture relationships with key clients and ensure needs are met.
• Manage and execute projects within agreed timeframes and budgets.
• Oversee a team producing Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategy Reports.
• Lead drainage design from concept through construction.
• Lead S104 submissions and provide support for S106/S278 designs.
• Engage with LLFA, Environment Agency, Water Authorities and other stakeholders.
• Mentor junior team members and promote professional growth.
• Drive development of infrastructure projects and coordinate with Development teams.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Mentoring

Health & safety leadership

Education

CEng with ICE or CIWEM

Job description

Our client is a Global Multi-disciplinary design consultancy who are looking to add anAssociate 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.

The Role:

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 Professional's 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