Principal or Associate - Flood Risk Consultant

WSP; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal or Associate Consultant to lead flood risk assessment projects. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-profile infrastructure projects, providing technical leadership and mentoring within a dynamic team. You will collaborate with senior colleagues to develop business opportunities while ensuring project quality and compliance with health and safety standards. Join a passionate community dedicated to making a positive impact in sustainable water management and shape a career that reflects your unique aspirations.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing and delivering flood risk assessment projects.
• Strong knowledge of UK flood risk planning regulations.

Responsibilities

• Leading project delivery and managing client interfaces.
• Providing technical guidance and training to junior staff.

Skills

Flood Risk Assessment

Flood Modelling

Drainage Design

Water EIA

Project Management

Client Management

Education

Degree in Environmental Science

Chartered Status (C.WEM, CEnv, CSci, CEng)

Job description

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

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects, and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. Embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. Experience a world of opportunity and shape a career as unique as you.

Due to strong growth in our Sustainable Water Management business, we seek experienced applicants to join our team of 350 water consultancy and engineering professionals. We invite applicants to strengthen our senior technical capability in flood risk assessment, leading project delivery, including planning and DCO applications for major infrastructure development.

The Sustainable Water Management team operates nationally, sharing work fairly and transparently, considering personal interests and development aspirations. As a senior team member, you will be involved in the growth, development, and resourcing of the team.

Our Liverpool team includes 8 water environment and flood risk professionals working with regional teams across the North West and nationally. We seek colleagues experienced in delivering Flood Risk Assessments to provide technical leadership and mentoring. Our portfolio includes major projects like Mersey Tidal Power, HyNet North West, and East West Rail, with clients such as National Grid, Network Rail, and National Highways. We also support Local Authority clients with flood investigations, risk management strategies, and planning reviews.

A little more about your role…

We are looking for a Principal or Associate Consultant experienced in managing, coordinating, and delivering flood risk assessment projects, capable of leading technically complex projects for various clients.

The successful candidate will work seamlessly across technical areas within the Sustainable Water Management team, including flood risk modelling, LLFA services, flood management solutions, Water EIA, WFD assessment, permitting, geomorphology, and BNG.

Your work will focus on Flood Risk Assessment for major infrastructure projects in the UK and abroad, involving flood modelling, flood management, and Water EIA, with responsibilities spanning technical, managerial, and commercial aspects. Mentoring team members will also be key.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading project delivery, managing client and stakeholder interfaces, supervising team inputs, and ensuring high-quality outputs.
• Collaborating with senior colleagues to develop business opportunities and proposals.
• Managing projects effectively, balancing schedule, budget, and quality, while adhering to health and safety standards.
• Providing technical guidance and training to junior staff.
• Contributing to the growth of WSP’s technical capabilities and developing new client services.

What we look for…

Skills / Experience

• Experience in Flood Risk Assessment and supporting skills like flood modelling, strategy development, drainage design, or Water EIA, preferably in consultancy.
• Leadership or significant contribution to technical inputs and team management for successful planning and permitting projects, including DCO examinations or environmental permits.
• Proven track record in delivering complex, high-profile projects under the UK’s Development Consent Order regime.
• Strong knowledge of UK flood risk planning regulations.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and experience managing client and stakeholder relationships.
• Practical project management skills, including budget and team management, with the ability to handle challenging projects.

Qualifications

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

If you don’t meet all criteria, apply anyway — we’ll see how your experience aligns with this or other roles.

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