Assistant Flood Risk Consultant

Job Description

AtkinsRéalis is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering, and project management consultancies, with over 50,000 employees globally. We offer more than just a job — we offer the opportunity to make a meaningful impact and help shape a better future for generations to come and the natural environment.

We want you to get the most out of life. Talk to us about our flexible and remote working policies that support your personal priorities. Ask us about our pledges for Women’s Equality, and our recognition as a Disability Confident and Inclusive Employer.

About Our Team

Our Water Management Consultancy operates at the interface between people and the water environment. Our services span:

• Flood and coastal erosion risk management.
• Integrated catchment management.
• Regulation and assurance.
• Strategic asset management.
• Water resources and water quality planning.
• Hydrogeology and hydrology.
• Aquatic ecology and hydromorphology.
• River restoration.
• Climate futures and resilience.
• Coastal and marine environmental management.
• Economic appraisal.

We value expertise and enthusiasm over hierarchy. When you join our Flood Risk Management team, you’ll be trusted to lead your projects and shape your own development. You’ll contribute to impactful work across sectors including buildings & places, energy, water, transportation, and security & defence. While based in the UK, international opportunities may arise.

Current Vacancies

We’re looking for enthusiastic and ambitious individuals to help lead and grow our world-class flood risk management team. We currently have openings for Assistant Flood Risk Consultants in Swansea and Cardiff.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re seeking technical experts with a growing profile in the flood risk management industry, capable of leading hydraulic and hydrological modelling projects — including 1D and 2D models for rivers, surface water, and sewers.

You should have:

• Strong project management skills.
• Commercial awareness.
• Confidence in leading technical work.
• A passion for mentoring junior team members.
• Excellent client-facing and collaborative working skills.

Requirements

• A degree in Geography, Science, or Civil Engineering (ideally with an MSc or postgraduate qualification).
• Experience or working knowledge of 1D-2D hydraulic modelling (Flood Modeller, ESTRY, TUFLOW, InfoWorks ICM) — or a strong desire to learn.
• GIS skills — or a willingness to develop them.
• Experience in flood risk analysis for planning, development, and design.
• Experience in hydrological assessments — or a strong desire to learn.

Key Attributes

• Motivated: Self-driven and committed to technical excellence.
• Collaborative: Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Curious & Adaptable: Eager to learn, innovate, and tackle new challenges.
• Organised: Capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Detail-Oriented: Consistently works to high standards.
• Flexible: Willing to learn new technical and business-related skills.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, manage resources, and oversee project delivery.
• Lead technical work in data analysis, hydraulic modelling, hydrology, GIS, and reporting.
• Collaborate with environmental scientists, engineers, and planners.
• Support business development, including tendering and stakeholder engagement.
• Develop expertise in project procedures, including financial and change control, reporting, presenting, and quality assurance.
• Assist project managers and directors in delivering a range of strategic infrastructure projects.

Rewards & Benefits

• Competitive salary benchmarked against industry standards.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with options to buy/sell leave.
• Salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Access to our full benefits package via YourReward at SNC-Lavalin.

Training & Development

We’re committed to helping you grow both personally and professionally. You’ll have access to a wide range of training and development opportunities, and we actively support staff in achieving corporate membership of relevant institutions.

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.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

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At AtkinsRéalis , we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.