Senior Flood Risk Leader for Major Infrastructure

WSP in the UK & Ireland; East Midlands; Hybride; GBP 70 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid working

Gymflex scheme

Thrive programme

Flexible working arrangements

Extra leave purchase option

Menopause support

Résumé du poste

WSP is seeking an experienced Flood Risk specialist to lead complex FRA projects for national and international schemes. You will coordinate inputs across multidisciplinary teams, mentor juniors, and help grow our flood risk and water environment capability.

Flexible location with hybrid working and potential part-time options. You will guide technical inputs for planning and permitting, including DCO examinations, and build strong client relationships with major authorities.

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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Flood risk expertise

Stakeholder management

Project leadership

Formation

Degree in environmental/science/engineering

Description du poste

WSP is seeking an experienced Flood Risk specialist to lead complex FRA projects for national and international schemes. You will coordinate inputs across multidisciplinary teams, mentor juniors, and help grow our flood risk and water environment capability.

Flexible location with hybrid working and potential part-time options. You will guide technical inputs for planning and permitting, including DCO examinations, and build strong client relationships with major authorities.