At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and grow a dynamic Water team, managing flood risk and drainage projects.
- Company: Join a leading environmental consultancy with a focus on sustainability.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with a commitment to inclusivity and diversity.
- Why this job: Shape the future of water management while tackling meaningful challenges.
- Qualifications: 8+ years in flood risk consultancy and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 60750 - 74250 £ per year.
A leading environmental and engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Associate Director to help lead and grow its established Water team. This is an outstanding opportunity for a senior flood risk and drainage professional looking to take the next step into a strategic leadership role, combining technical excellence, team management, business development and operational oversight.
Working closely with the Director, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the Water business, leading a multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality consultancy services across:
- Flood Risk Assessments
- Drainage Strategy and Sustainable Drainage (SuDS)
- Hydrology and Hydraulic Modelling
- Numerical Flood Modelling
- Water Management and Environmental Consultancy
You will enjoy significant autonomy in the day-to-day management of the team while contributing to wider business strategy, operational planning and sector growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Leadership & Team Management
- Lead, mentor and develop a growing team of technical specialists.
- Manage resources and workloads across multiple offices.
- Undertake performance reviews, objective setting and staff development planning.
- Support recruitment activities and participate in senior hiring decisions.
- Foster a collaborative, high-performing culture.
- Technical Leadership
- Provide expert guidance on flood risk management, drainage and hydrological assessments.
- Oversee the preparation and review of complex technical reports and calculations.
- Support the delivery of major projects and assist senior colleagues with challenging technical issues.
- Maintain awareness of emerging legislation, policy and technical developments across the sector.
- Ensure best practice is embedded throughout project delivery.
- Commercial & Strategic Responsibilities
- Support business planning, operational improvements and service development.
- Lead the preparation and review of fee proposals and tender submissions.
- Monitor team performance against financial and operational targets.
- Contribute to forecasting, budgeting and resource planning.
- Support business development initiatives, networking and industry engagement.
About You
We are keen to hear from professionals who can demonstrate:
- A minimum of 8 years' UK consultancy experience in flood risk, drainage or water management.
- Strong technical expertise in flood risk assessment and hydrology.
- Experience managing projects, clients and multidisciplinary teams.
- Commercial awareness and an understanding of consultancy operations.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience mentoring and developing technical staff.
- A proactive, organised and solutions-focused approach.
Technical Experience
Experience in some or all of the following would be advantageous:
- Flood Risk Assessments
- Hydrological Assessments
- Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)
- GIS
- FEH, WINFAP and ReFH2
- TUFLOW
- Flood Modeller
Qualifications
Degree qualified in a relevant discipline such as Flood Risk Management, Water Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science or a related subject. Postgraduate qualifications are welcomed but not essential.
Why Apply?
This role offers the opportunity to influence the direction of a respected consultancy's Water division while maintaining involvement in technically challenging and meaningful projects. You will join a collaborative leadership team with genuine opportunities to shape services, mentor future talent and contribute to business growth.
Committed to inclusiveness in the workplace, we aim to increase diversity across all areas and therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, or whether or not they have a disability.
Associate Director of Water - Flood risk employer: Allen & York
Join a dynamic and growing international EPC contractor based in London, where you will have the opportunity to lead impactful environmental and social initiatives across high-value infrastructure projects. Our hybrid work culture promotes flexibility and collaboration, while our commitment to employee growth ensures you will have access to diverse training and development opportunities. With a focus on sustainability and inclusiveness, we are dedicated to creating a workplace that values your contributions and fosters meaningful change in communities worldwide.
