Overview

Principal or Senior Consultant / Engineer: Local Government Flood Risk Management and Sustainable Drainage – WSP in the UK & Ireland

Responsibilities

• Significantly contributing to delivery of good quality technical deliverables to clients, often as technical reviewer.


• Supporting and mentoring junior colleagues, overseeing small project teams.


• Managing workload and project delivery with minimal supervision.


• Demonstrating positive H&S behaviours and championing this amongst the wider team.


• Contributing to planning of tasks/projects providing input to programme, budget, and quality requirements.


• Engaging positively and professionally with clients and developing trusted advisor role as you grow a network of client contacts, supported by more senior colleagues.


• Contribute to securing small projects and extensions to existing projects.


• Develop solutions that address client issues, challenges, and needs in collaboration with project or team leaders.

Skills / Experience

• Experience working in flood risk management with local authorities or a combination of public and private sector flood risk management experience.


• Demonstrable experience of understanding budgets and leading delivery of projects or technical outputs related to flood risk management or sustainable drainage.


• Understanding of the Flood and Water Management Act 2010, the Land Drainage Act and the Planning Practice Guidance: Flood Risk and Coastal Change and its application for management of flood risk for Local Authorities in the UK. Desirable wider knowledge of the regulatory context for planning in the UK.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Experience in supporting and/or mentoring more junior colleagues whilst having the ability to successfully liaise with more senior colleagues when needed.


• Knowledge and understanding of surface water drainage modelling and Sustainable Drainage Systems.


• Experience in preparing Local Flood Risk Management Strategies and Strategic Flood Risk Assessments.


• Demonstrable experience in technical report writing and checking.


• Confidence in presenting and leading meetings with team members and clients.

Qualifications

• A degree in a relevant environmental, geographical, science or engineering discipline is essential


• Chartered status with C.WEM, CEnv, CSci or CEng is desired for Principal or evidence of working towards chartership for Senior

Don't quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

What’s in it for you?

• Work-life balance
  At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community. Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.


• Inclusivity & Belonging
  We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity.


• Health & Wellbeing
  We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.


• Flex your time
  To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the WSP My Hour, allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day. We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.


• Your development
  We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

#WeAreWSP
Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level


• Employment type: Full-time


• Job function: Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales


• Industries: Professional Services