Senior Flood Risk Lead for Major Projects

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Thrive programme

Gymflex scheme

Menopause support

Flexible working

Job summary

WSP is seeking a senior Flood Risk specialist to lead technically complex FRA projects across UK and international schemes. You will mentor junior colleagues and shape the growth of the national Sustainable Water Management team while coordinating inputs from multidisciplinary teams.

Role offers hybrid working and potential for Principal or Associate level appointments, with opportunities to influence major infrastructure projects and client relationships at national scale.

Qualifications

• Strong experience producing Flood Risk Assessments and related skills such as flood modelling, drainage strategy development or Water EIA.
• Experience delivering technical inputs for planning and permitting, ideally including DCO examinations or major infrastructure planning.
• A track record of successful delivery of complex, high profile projects.
• Strong understanding of the UK regulatory context for flood risk planning.
• Excellent communication skills with experience managing client and stakeholder relationships.
• Practical project management experience including budget, programme and team coordination.
• A relevant degree in environmental, geographical, science or engineering disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of Flood Risk Assessment projects, coordinating inputs from multidisciplinary teams
• Manage client relationships and act as a key interface across planning, design and environmental teams
• Prepare and review technical deliverables including FRA, Drainage Strategies, Water EIA inputs and supporting documents for planning and permitting
• Support business development by identifying opportunities and contributing to successful proposals
• Manage project budgets, programmes and quality, ensuring high standards of health and safety
• Provide technical guidance, training and oversight for junior colleagues
• Contribute to innovation and the continued development of WSPs capability in flood risk and the wider water environment

Skills

Flood Risk Assessments

Flood Modelling

Water EIA

Budget & Programme Management

Client Relationships

Leadership & Mentoring

Education

Degree in environmental/geography/science/engineering

Job description

WSP is seeking a senior Flood Risk specialist to lead technically complex FRA projects across UK and international schemes. You will mentor junior colleagues and shape the growth of the national Sustainable Water Management team while coordinating inputs from multidisciplinary teams.

Role offers hybrid working and potential for Principal or Associate level appointments, with opportunities to influence major infrastructure projects and client relationships at national scale.