Flood Risk and Surface Water EIA (Associate/Associate Director)

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible hours

Chartership support

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Associate or Associate Director Flood Risk and Water EIA consultant to lead in Bristol, collaboratively delivering technically complex water environment projects for major infrastructure, including renewables, highways, and Heathrow expansion. You will work within the national Sustainable Water Management team, providing people leadership and cross-discipline collaboration.

The role offers opportunities to grow the Bristol office, mentor staff, and contribute to strategic

Qualifications

• Experience in Water EIA and Flood Risk deliverables, with strong technical capability in either Water EIA or Flood Risk.
• Experience leading or contributing to technical inputs and teams for successful project delivery for planning and permitting for major infrastructure projects.
• Track record in delivering complex, high-profile water environment projects and familiarity with UK planning regimes.

Responsibilities

• Lead project delivery and manage client/internal interfaces to deliver high-quality outputs.
• Collaborate with senior colleagues to develop business opportunities and successful proposals.
• Direct projects, balancing programme, budget and quality while maintaining health and safety standards.
• Lead the Bristol team: people management and recruitment/growth of the office.
• mentor junior colleagues and provide technical guidance and training.
• Grow WSP’s water management capabilities and develop new services for clients.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Team mentoring

Education

Degree in environmental/geographical/science/engineering

Chartered status (C.WEM/CEnv/CSci/CEng)

Job description

Job Description

What if you could shape a career as unique as you?

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

A Little More About Your Role…

We are looking for an Associate or Associate Director Flood Risk and Water EIA consultant who can take a leadership role in our Bristol office and work collaboratively on technically complex projects for a range of clients.

Our Bristol office provides a hub for 18 water environment professionals across water quality, water resources, geomorphology, water EIA and flood risk disciplines. In particular, we are seeking a senior professional who can provide leadership to 3 team members who focus specifically on water EIA and flood risk.

Project delivery and technical expertise is also a key part of the role. The successful candidate will lead the delivery of water EIA and flood risk studies to support our strong portfolio of major infrastructure projects such as renewable energy schemes in Wales, major highway schemes in the South West and Heathrow’s expansion in London.

Working as part of our national team, the successful candidate will also be able to work seamlessly across other technical areas within the Sustainable Water Management team. This includes but is not limited to LLFA technical services, permitting applications, drainage design and WFD.

Responsibilities Will Include

• Playing a leading role in project delivery, including managing the interface with clients and internal stakeholders. Supervising, coordinating and reviewing the inputs of others within the business to deliver high-quality technical outputs that meet client requirements.
• Working with senior colleagues across WSP’s Sustainable Water Management and Earth and Environment teams to develop business opportunities and prepare successful proposals.
• To manage or direct projects effectively, balancing programme, budget and quality requirements, and ensuring that the highest health and safety standards are adhered to.
• Adopting the role of the Bristol Team Lead to provide people management to 3 existing members of the team and supporting the recruitment and growth of the Bristol office.
• Providing technical guidance, training and support to junior colleagues.
• Playing a key role in growing WSP’s technical capability, knowledge and innovation base to develop new services for our clients.

Your team....

The Sustainable Water Management business comprises over 350 staff across water consultancy and engineering. Due to strong and sustained growth we are seeking new colleagues who have experience in Water EIA and Flood Risk Assessments to further strengthen our technical capability and lead the delivery of a range of project work, including planning and DCO applications for major infrastructure development.

The Sustainable Water Management business operates as a national team: work, training and technical expertise are shared around the local teams ensuring project allocation considers personal interests and personal development aspirations and much as practicable. As a senior member of the team you would be actively involved in the continued growth, development and resourcing of the team.

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate…

• Experience in managing Water EIA and Flood Risk deliverables, with strong technical capability in either Water EIA or Flood Risk (noting that expertise in both is not a requirement).
• Demonstrable experience of leading or major contributor to technical inputs and teams for successful project delivery for planning and permitting for major infrastructure projects. This could include preparation of water EIA, FRA and WFD inputs to planning applications, participation in DCO examinations or planning inquiries, and developing applications for environmental permits.
• Track record in effective delivery of complex, high profile projects for the water environment; in particular, experience of the Development Consent Order planning regime for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects in the UK.
• Excellent knowledge of the regulatory context for planning and EIA in the UK.
• Experience of managing team members with a focus on professional and technical development.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Successful track record in managing client and stakeholder relationships.
• You should have practical project management experience, including management of project teams, and be comfortable managing challenging projects.

Qualifications

• A degree in a relevant environmental, geographical, science or engineering discipline is essential.
• Chartered status with C.WEM, CEnv, CSci or CEng

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself?

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 11,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Work-life balance

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.

Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging

We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.

Health & Wellbeing

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time

To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.

We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development

We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

#WeAreWSP

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.