Senior Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible working policy

Wellbeing & health programs

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Senior Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant to lead delivery of FCA/FRA work and sustainable drainage strategies for complex projects across the UK. The role involves multi-disciplinary collaboration, client liaison, and mentoring of junior staff.

The candidate will contribute to planning, permitting, and SAB submissions, with a focus on England and Wales, and will work in a national Sustainable Water Management team with hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Degree in environmental, geographical, science or engineering essential.
• Active progression towards chartered status (IEng/C.WEM/CEng).
• Experience in England & Wales FRA/FCA, drainage and EIA work in consultancy.

Responsibilities

• Carry out and supervise FCAs and FRAs for various schemes.

Skills

FRA/FCA preparation

Drainage strategy development

SAB submissions (Wales)

AutoCAD

Hydraulic modelling

InfoWorks/Causeway Flow

ArcGIS / QGIS / MapInfo

UK flood risk regulations

Planning & permitting inputs

Communication skills

Project management experience

Education

Degree in environmental/geographical/science/engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Causeway Flow

Microdrainage

InfoWorks

ArcGIS

QGIS

Job description

Job Description

At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.

A Little More About Your Role…

We are looking for a Senior Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant who has experience in the delivery of flood risk and consequence assessments and sustainable drainage strategy solutions to work collaboratively on technically complex projects for a range of clients.

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, Water EIA input, permitting applications, drainage design, SAB submissions in Wales (extending into England in due course).

Responsibilities Will Include

• Carry out and supervise the completion of FCAs and FRAs for a variety of schemes
• Provide technical input into sustainable drainage strategies and design for complex schemes
• Oversee the preparation of feasibility studies and supporting drawings
• Prepare successful SAB submissions with Welsh Local Authorities
• Deliver Section 19 Flood Investigations
• Have technical oversight and training of junior consultants, ensuring high-quality outputs
• Support tendering and work winning activities of the team
• Taking leadership of certain project management activities, including financial and programme management.
• Be multi-disciplinary and client-facing, co-ordinating project meetings both internally and externally
• Communicating and liaising effectively and efficiently with the project team (both the Sustainable Water Management team and the wider business)

Your team…

Due to strong and sustained growth in our Sustainable Water Management business, we are seeking new colleagues who have experience in Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage to join our team of 350 water consultancy and engineering professionals. Applicants are invited to further strengthen our technical capability in our water team to 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

Skills / Experience

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• Flood Risk and Consequence Assessments preparation in England and Wales, and experience in one or more of the typical supporting skills including flood risk modelling, flood risk strategy development or Water EIA, at least some of which should have been in consultancy
• Drainage Strategies and SAB submissions in Wales
• Drainage design using AutoCAD and hydraulic modelling, using industry-standard software (e.g. Causeway Flow/Microdrainage, InfoWorks)
• Familiarity with any industry-standard geographical information systems (e.g. ArcGIS, QGIS, MapInfo)
• Knowledge of the regulatory context for flood risk planning and sustainable drainage approvals in the UK.
• Technical inputs for planning and permitting for major infrastructure projects
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Some experience in supporting commercial aspects and project management.

Qualifications

• A degree in a relevant environmental, geographical, science or engineering discipline is essential
• Actively working towards chartered status with IEng, C.WEM or CEng

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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.

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, and 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.

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.