Senior Associate, Policy Specialist

4 weeks ago


Edinburgh, United Kingdom Workingmums Full time

Employer SLR Consulting Location Edinburgh; You will work alongside, and be supported by, more senior members of the team on varied projects for a range of clients.
Working alongside Principals and Technical Directors responsible for the delivery of flood management and drainage projects, the successful candidate will be required to manage and contribute to a range of studies, including flood risk assessments, flood management strategies Sustainable Drainage (SuDS) design, and numerical flood modelling.
Managing and preparing flood risk assessments to support planning applications;
· Overseeing and hands-on flood and drainage modelling;
· Preparing outline and detailed SuDS designs to support planning applications;
· Managing and taking responsibility for the delivery of flood and drainage management projects; Training and mentoring junior members of the team.
SLR are global leaders in environmental and advisory solutions helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with over 3000+ employees across 6 regions – including over 1000 staff across Europe. providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development. Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with a company pension plus excellent healthcare offering, travel and life insurance, critical illness cover and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside 25 day’s annual leave, SLR offer flexible, agile and hybrid working which enables staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, and our family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and family life.
You should have a recognised academic qualification in civil and/or environmental engineering, and a demonstrable track record delivering flood risk assessments and drainage designs using industry standard approaches and software packages. Has experience in flood modelling, flood risk assessment or drainage studies;
• Holds a full, current driving licence valid in the UK.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at SLR
Through our Regional DE&I Committees, Global Council and Employee Networks, we foster an inclusive environment where all individuals regardless of their background can thrive.
LGBTQ+ people, ethnic minority groups, women, and individuals with visible or invisible disabilities, including those who are neurodivergent.
As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we seek to ensure all applicants have equitable support when applying to SLR.



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