Senior Flood Risk Consultant: Infrastructure & Projects Lead

Aecom2; St Albans; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Senior Flood Risk Consultant to join its Water team in the UK. You will collaborate on high-profile projects, shaping flood risk strategies and delivering robust FRA work for infrastructure and development, from concept through to consent.

The role offers scope to innovate and lead multidisciplinary teams across the UK. You will mentor graduates and junior staff, engage with regulators and stakeholders, and contribute to the ongoing growth of AECOM’s flood risk capabilities

Qualifications

• Experience delivering Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs) for diverse developments in the UK.
• Knowledge of planning policy in England, Wales and Scotland, including NPF4 and PPG guidance.
• Understanding of hydraulic modelling and drainage strategies used as evidence for FRAs and permits.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of FRAs for developments of varying scale and complexity, including NSIPs via DCO/EIA.
• Provide technical expertise across related disciplines to grow the team’s capability.
• Translate complex flood risk concepts into clear, accessible reports for regulators, clients and the public.
• Manage project delivery, budgets, resources and quality across multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to graduates and junior colleagues.

Skills

Flood risk assessment

Geospatial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geography, Environmental Science, Engineering or related field

Tools

QGIS

ArcGIS

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Senior Flood Risk Consultant to join its Water team in the UK. You will collaborate on high-profile projects, shaping flood risk strategies and delivering robust FRA work for infrastructure and development, from concept through to consent.

The role offers scope to innovate and lead multidisciplinary teams across the UK. You will mentor graduates and junior staff, engage with regulators and stakeholders, and contribute to the ongoing growth of AECOM’s flood risk capabilities