Associate Technology Risk Analyst

Principal or Associate Flood Risk & Drainage Consultant Do you want to do meaningful work that improves quality of life? At Tetra Tech, you will work with high-performing teams who are passionate about using their expertise to find solutions to complex problems in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development. We have an exciting opportunity for a Principal or Associate Flood Risk Consultant to join our flood risk and drainage team, based in either London, Manchester, Leeds, Bristol or Newcastle offices, with the opportunity to work flexibly from home in the future as much as needed to achieve best outcomes. The team undertakes a wide variety of major and challenging infrastructure projects for the private and public sector, across a range of development sectors. We require an experienced individual of high calibre to lead projects and proposals for the flood risk assessment and drainage team at Tetra Tech in support of planning applications across a range of activities such as flood risk assessment, due diligence, drainage strategy, drainage design and modelling, environmental water assessments and input into Environmental Impact Assessments. We work across a diverse range of clients delivering challenging infrastructure projects for the private and public sector. Our projects typically range in size from £2k to £100M schemes covering defence, transport, local government, infrastructure, healthcare, education, commercial, industrial and residential development. You will work independently and proactively on technical aspects from a project’s inception, determining client briefs, to the delivery and close out of projects in accordance with best practice and supported by senior colleagues throughout. You will provide support to our project managers throughout the delivery of projects as well as take on project management responsibility on low risk projects, including taking client facing roles as you develop your career with us. Where appropriate, you will instruct, supervise and mentor junior staff in the design and management of schemes and work with clients to ensure delivery of projects to time and cost, and to help manage change. We provide internal project management training as well as a structured learning and development platform including mentoring and coaching, CPD and training to ensure our staff are the best they can be to deliver excellence to our clients. The projects are UK wide and some travel would be expected on occasion, including working outside normal office hours. Have experience in delivering flood risk projects and flood risk assessments to support projects through the planning system · Knowledge and experience in applying UK flood risk policy such as NPPF, SPP and TAN15 · Experience in consulting and liaising with key stakeholders (i.e. clients, LLFA, EA, water companies) · Experience in writing reports and presenting to internal and external partners · Experience in developing drainage strategies, SUDs and drainage solutions by reference to local and national guidance documents (i.e. the SuDS Manual) · Experience in discharge of conditions for planning applications · Experience in delivering Water Framework Directive assessments · Experience in advising flood risk schemes with respect to environmental, ecological and geomorphology. · Experience in Micro Drainage/Info Drainage · Experience in IT systems such as ArcGIS, AutoCAD and the Microsoft Office suite. · Be educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant field and chartered with CIWEM or equivalent. · Have a desire to build upon your existing experience, continuing your professional development with Tetra Tech · Hold a full UK Driving Licence · Security Clearance to minimum SC level preferable (or be suitable and willing to apply for clearance essential) Tetra Tech is a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. We combine the resources of a global, multibillion dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 400 locations around the world. We are Leading with Science to provide sustainable and resilient solutions for our clients. At Tetra Tech, we provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity. We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits. For more information on our company, please visit our website at To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter on the Careers section of our website. Tetra Tech is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity/shared parental leave, in line with the Equalities Act 2010.