Lead Flood Risk & Water EIA Specialist (Bristol)

WSP; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure consultancy in the UK is seeking an Associate or Associate Director Flood Risk and Water EIA consultant to lead projects and manage a team in Bristol. The role involves delivering complex water EIA and flood risk assessments for major infrastructure projects, providing technical guidance to junior colleagues, and ensuring high-quality outputs that meet client needs. Ideal candidates will have a degree in a relevant field, chartered status, and a proven record of managing challenging projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading technical inputs for successful project delivery.
• Track record of managing complex projects for infrastructure development.
• Excellent knowledge of the UK regulatory context for planning and EIA.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of water EIA and flood risk studies.
• Manage the team and oversee project delivery against clients' requirements.
• Develop business opportunities and prepare successful proposals.

Skills

Managing Water EIA and Flood Risk deliverables

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong technical capability in environmental science or engineering

Project management experience

Education

Degree in environmental, geographical, science or engineering discipline

Chartered status with C.WEM, CEnv, CSci or CEng

Job description

A leading infrastructure consultancy in the UK is seeking an Associate or Associate Director Flood Risk and Water EIA consultant to lead projects and manage a team in Bristol. The role involves delivering complex water EIA and flood risk assessments for major infrastructure projects, providing technical guidance to junior colleagues, and ensuring high-quality outputs that meet client needs. Ideal candidates will have a degree in a relevant field, chartered status, and a proven record of managing challenging projects.