Overview

Principal or Senior Consultant / Engineer: Local Government Flood Risk Management and Sustainable Drainage

We are seeking experienced professionals to join WSP's Sustainable Water Management team. The role involves leading flood risk management projects for Local Authority clients, delivering sustainable drainage solutions and contributing to the delivery of technical outputs. The appointment will be at Senior or Principal grade, depending on experience, with flexibility on location within the UK and a hybrid work arrangement.

Responsibilities

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

What’s in it for you?

• Work-life balance: Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, with opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.
• Inclusivity & Belonging: We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences, and promote a culture of inclusion and belonging.
• Health & Wellbeing: We support health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme, including access to a Virtual GP service and workplace adjustments as needed.
• Flex your time: We offer flexible working arrangements, the ability to purchase additional leave, and the option to use bank holiday entitlement flexibly.
• Your development: We invest in development through training, mentoring, and Chartered status where appropriate.
• #WeAreWSP: We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and provide an interview guarantee for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, with adjustments available on request.