Senior Flood Risk Consultant

Senior Flood Risk Consultant

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Job Description

“Are you ready to join a team of flood risk specialists and shape the future of the Water Industry?”

Our Water team is on the lookout for a passionate Senior Flood Risk Consultant to join our dynamic and rapidly growing Water Business Line. This is your chance to help deliver high profile, influential projects across the UK and even further afield while working at the heart of one of the UK’s most ambitious and connected northern engineering hubs.

In this role, you’ll play a key part in shaping resilient, future proof solutions for communities, infrastructure and the environment. No two days are the same, and you’ll have every opportunity to grow, innovate, and collaborate with a team that thrives on variety.

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Lead the preparation and delivery of Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs) for developments of varying scale and complexity, including major infrastructure and NSIPs delivered through the DCO and EIA processes.

• Provide technical expertise across a range of complementary disciplines, including EIA, SFRAs, flood risk permitting and consenting, supporting the continued development of the team's technical capability and service offering.

• Take ownership of technical assessments and the preparation of clear, robust and high-quality technical reports, translating complex flood risk concepts into accessible advice for a range of audiences, including the Planning Inspectorate, Environment Agency, Lead Local Flood Authorities (LLFAs), clients and the public.

• Manage the delivery of projects and technical workstreams, taking responsibility for programmes, budgets, resources, quality assurance and the coordination of multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful project outcomes.

• Provide sound technical advice and identify practical, commercially viable solutions to complex flood risk and drainage challenges, supporting clients through the planning, consenting and development process.

• Build and maintain effective relationships with clients, regulators and other stakeholders, representing the business at technical meetings, consultations and project workshops.

• Provide technical leadership, mentoring and day-to-day support to graduate and junior team members, including reviewing technical work, sharing knowledge and supporting their professional development.

If you're passionate about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality, AECOM welcomes you. Join our team, where we don't just construct infrastructure but also uplift communities and enhance lives. Why not give our AECOM Water page on LinkedIn a follow to stay updated on the impactful projects we're working on and see firsthand the difference we're making in the industry!

Come grow with us.

Become part of our dynamic Water business, which boasts around 700 experts across the UK & Ireland. Collaborate with top-tier engineers and consultants to deliver a variety of captivating projects, from small initiatives to large-scale ventures, all the way from concept to completion.

At AECOM, you’ll thrive in an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where your contributions are valued - and let's not forget about the perks! You'll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customised to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, technical practice networks, AECOM University, volunteering days and our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle. We recognise that everyone’s circumstances are different, so we’re happy to discuss part-time or flexible working arrangements that suit you.

Why Join Us:

• Be part of a dynamic team that tackles challenging and impactful water projects.
• Work alongside industry-leading professionals and thought leaders.
• Engage in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Access to continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Enjoy the flexibility to work in a way that fits your lifestyle while supporting a healthy work–life balance.

Qualifications

• Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?

• Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in Geography, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.

• Experience of Flood Risk Assessment preparation. A track record of delivery of flood risk and water management projects in the UK, including liaison with private/public sector clients and regulators.

• Knowledge of relevant planning policy in England, Wales, and Scotland, including National Planning Policy Framework and supporting Planning Practice Guidance, TAN15 and the Fourth National Planning Framework (NPF4).

• Understanding of hydraulic modelling and drainage strategies as an evidence base to flood risk assessments / activity permits.

• GIS experience in QGIS and / or ArcGIS.

• Actively working towards chartership (i.e. CIWEM/ICE)

• You will also be self-motivated with an ability to work both autonomously where required, with a strong sense of commitment, a willingness to learn and a desire to work in a dynamic deadline driven team environment.

• At AECOM, we believe in creating a better world through innovative and sustainable solutions. If you share our vision and are ready to make a difference in the water industry, we want to hear from you.

• Additional Information

• We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.