Principal or Associate – Coastal & Marine Environment in Bristol

Create places and spaces that matter. Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects? How about joining our talented team, where everyone has a voice, and together we face our clients’ problems head‑on. It’s a diverse and inclusive work environment where world‑class talent knows no distinctions. We know that different people have different priorities, which is why we’re here to support you. Flexible and remote work is a central part of our culture. So, talk to us about what’s ideal for you – from reduced weeks to buying more leave over school holidays. And if you’re returning from a career break, ask us how we can help you transition back to work with us.

Bring your coastal management skills to the mix as a Principal or Associate. You’ll play a vital role, collaborating with clients and design teams around the UK, sitting within our Water Management Consultancy practice. Lead coastal management across our projects in the Aviation, Defense, Energy, Cities & Development, Education, Rail, and Water sectors. We’re big on expertise but not on hierarchy. So, we’ll trust you with more responsibility faster, supporting your career to the next level.

Your role

• You will be primarily involved in technical coastal work and supporting junior staff in geomorphology, hydrodynamics, flooding, environmental assessments; GIS and technical reporting.
• You will ensure quality assurance for technical deliverables by checking the work of junior staff, both mentoring and guiding them in the application of coastal management aspects.
• Contribute to the continued development of our Coastal & Marine Environment technical network.
• You will actively progress a suite of projects under your control, and manage and supervise junior resources.
• You will develop and agree scopes of services, costs, and resources, and support project managers and directors by following project procedures, including financial and change control.
• Work effectively as part of a team, collaborating with scientists, modellers, engineers, and planners, and provide a consistent service to clients, managing your workload and overseeing that of others.
• Be asked to help support business development activities, including tendering for projects and client/stakeholder engagement.

About you

• You should have experience in delivering coastal projects with a focus on hydrodynamics, geomorphology, environment, options development or adaptation, and the confidence to lead technical work as well as mentor junior team members in developing their skills.
• Chartered Engineer, Scientist or Environmentalist.
• Proficient in interpreting and/or undertaking wave, tide and sediment transport numerical modelling; empirical methods; data analysis (historic trends, sediment budget etc); GIS with ArcGIS, MapInfo, or QGIS; development and assessment of adaptive and resilient management approaches for the coast.
• Experience in developing and leading technical teams.
• Experience in managing your own workload and that of others.
• Experience of supporting junior staff - guiding and training them for a career in the coastal & marine environment field.
• You should have a strong desire to learn and innovate across various challenges, be able to develop new approaches to a wide range of problems, as well as take on new challenges and learn new skills.
• You should be well‑organized and capable of working on multiple projects simultaneously.
• A desire to consistently work to high standards is crucial.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

Additional information

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

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