Senior Water EIA & Flood Risk Lead

WSP; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering consultancy is seeking a Principal or Associate consultant for the Birmingham office to lead Flood Risk Assessments and Water EIA projects. The successful candidate will manage a team, deliver high-quality technical outputs, and engage with clients on major infrastructure projects. Ideal applicants have expertise in project management, water EIA, and flood risk, with a relevant degree and chartered status. This role offers significant growth opportunities and the chance to work within a collaborative national team.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing Water EIA, Flood Risk and Sustainable Drainage deliverables.
• Demonstrable experience in project delivery for planning and permitting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage project delivery and client interfaces.
• Support business development and prepare proposals.
• Lead the water EIA and flood risk team.

Skills

Project management

Water EIA

Flood Risk Assessment

Sustainable Drainage

Technical guidance

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in environmental, geographical, science or engineering discipline

Chartered status (C.WEM, CEnv, CSci or CEng)

Job description

A global engineering consultancy is seeking a Principal or Associate consultant for the Birmingham office to lead Flood Risk Assessments and Water EIA projects. The successful candidate will manage a team, deliver high-quality technical outputs, and engage with clients on major infrastructure projects. Ideal applicants have expertise in project management, water EIA, and flood risk, with a relevant degree and chartered status. This role offers significant growth opportunities and the chance to work within a collaborative national team.