Flood Risk & Drainage Consultant – Local Authority Impact

WSP; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the United Kingdom is seeking an Assistant Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant to deliver flood risk assessments and drainage strategies as part of our Sustainable Water Management team.

You will work on projects for Local Authority clients, supporting flood investigations, flood strategies, sustainable drainage master-planning, and planning process support to achieve sustainable water outcomes.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant environmental, geographical, science or engineering discipline is essential.
• Exposure to local authority flood risk services is desirable.
• Interest in delivering Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategies to support planning applications.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of high-quality technical deliverables to clients.
• Mentor junior colleagues, oversee small project teams, manage programme, budget and quality.
• Contribute to opportunities to secure projects and extensions.
• Coordinate project meetings with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Local authority flood risk

Flood risk assessments

Drainage strategies

Health & safety awareness

Education

Environmental/geography/science/engineering degree

Job description

WSP in the United Kingdom is seeking an Assistant Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant to deliver flood risk assessments and drainage strategies as part of our Sustainable Water Management team.

You will work on projects for Local Authority clients, supporting flood investigations, flood strategies, sustainable drainage master-planning, and planning process support to achieve sustainable water outcomes.