Flood Risk and Resilience Sector Lead

1 month ago


Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom BMT Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Sector Lead, Flood Risk and Resilience to join our team at BMT. As a key member of our Environmental Services Team, you will be responsible for providing senior technical leadership and expertise in flood risk and resilience services.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide regional subject matter expertise for river hydraulics and river hydrology, flood risk assessment methods, and river water quality.
  • Lead the delivery of flood risk and resilience projects to schedule and budget, while meeting client and corporate expectations.
  • Mentor and develop others in the team to ensure they have the skills and knowledge needed to deliver high-quality services.
  • Identify emerging trends and opportunities in the flood risk and resilience market, and develop strategies to capitalize on them.
  • Collaborate with colleagues in Australia and Canada on flood risk consultancy and TUFLOW modelling projects.
Requirements
  • Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject such as Engineering Science, Geography, Environmental Science/Management, or other relevant area of study.
  • At least 10 years' experience in river hydraulics and river hydrology, flood risk assessment methods, river water quality, and business case preparation.
  • Hold 'Professional Chartership' Status of relevant professional institute membership such as CIWEM.
  • Deep understanding of river hydraulics and river hydrology, flood risk assessment methods, and river water quality.
  • Strong capability in writing compelling technical proposals and managing risks.
  • Effective communicator with a strong ability to present professionally through verbal and written communication.
  • Ability to develop innovation ideas related to flood risk and resilience and work with others to bring them to commercialization.
About BMT

BMT is a leading provider of environmental and engineering services, with a passion for creating a more environmentally and socially sustainable future for all our stakeholders. We pride ourselves on being a verified flexible workplace, providing freedom and choice for our employees.

We are committed to delivering high-quality services that meet the needs of our clients, while also contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Our focus SDGs are Climate Action and Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure.

We are looking for enthusiastic, dynamic, and flexible team members who share our values of trust, respect, and collaboration. If you are ready to contribute your skills and passion to a dynamic team addressing impactful challenges, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity with BMT.



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