Job Description What if you could shape a career as unique as you? At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons. To find out more about our Water business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Water Resilience | Stronger Together | WSP Due to strong and sustained growth in our Sustainable Water Management business, we are seeking experienced applicants to join our team of 300 water science and engineering professionals. Applicants are invited to further strengthen our project delivery and technical capability in a wide range of flood risk management projects for our Local Authority clients. The Sustainable Water Management business operates as a national team and work is shared around the team in a fair and transparent way, ensuring project allocation takes into account personal interests and development aspirations and much as practicable. A Little More About Your Role… We are looking for a Senior Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant who has experience of delivering flood risk assessments, flood management projects and sustainable drainage solutions to work collaboratively on technically complex projects. A key focus of the role will be working with Local Authority flood management teams delivering a wide range of projects such as flood investigations, developing flood strategies, helping deliver solutions for flood alleviation, natural flood management, sustainable drainage master-planning, and supporting the planning process to ensure the most sustainable solutions are achieved for the water environment. The role will also include delivery of flood risk assessments and sustainable drainage strategy solutions to support developments in the energy, highway and rail sectors to secure planning consent. You must have a competent understanding of key legislation and policies such as the Flood Risk Management Act, National Planning Framework 4, SEPA guidance and local authority policies. Your work will be varied but will include some technical, management and commercial responsibilities. Sharing your technical expertise and mentoring others in the team will also be an important part of your role. Responsibilities Will Include Contributing to or leading the delivery of good-quality technical deliverables to clients, often as a technical reviewer and approver. Supporting and mentoring junior colleagues, overseeing small project teams. Managing and directing projects effectively, balancing programme, budget and quality requirements. Contributing to opportunities to secure projects and extensions to existing projects. Be multi-disciplinary and client-facing, co-ordinating project meetings both internally and externally. Demonstrating positive H
Senior Consultant: Local Government - Flood Risk Management and SustainableDrainage employer: WSP in the UK & Ireland
WSP in the UK & Ireland is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. As a Strategic Commercial Director, you will benefit from extensive professional development opportunities while working in a hybrid environment that promotes work-life balance. With a commitment to employee growth and a focus on impactful projects within the Transport & Infrastructure sector, WSP provides a rewarding platform for those looking to make a meaningful difference.
