Risk Management Associate Director

4 days ago


Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom WSP USA Full time
Job Title: Associate Director of Risk Management

We are seeking an experienced Associate Director of Risk Management to join our team at WSP USA. As a key member of our Water business, you will play a leading role in delivering and taking technical lead roles on flood risk management projects for local authorities.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Playing a leading role in project delivery, including managing the interface with clients and internal stakeholders.
  • Supervising, coordinating and reviewing the inputs of others within the business to deliver high quality technical outputs that meet client requirements.
  • Managing or directing projects effectively, balancing programme, budget and quality requirements, and ensuring that the highest health and safety standards are adhered to.
  • Providing technical guidance, training and support to junior colleagues.
  • Leading business development activities and being responsible for the development of proposals to clients.
  • Supporting the development of our growth strategy in Local Government Flood Risk Management and Sustainable Drainage.
  • Developing solutions that address client issues, challenges, and needs in collaboration with project or team leaders.
Requirements:
  • Experience working in flood risk management with local authorities or a combination of public and private sector flood risk management experience.
  • Demonstrable experience of leading or major contributor to technical inputs and teams for successful project delivery.
  • Excellent knowledge of the Flood and Water Management Act 2010, the Land Drainage Act 1991, National Planning Policy Framework 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.
  • Experience in acting as expert witness in planning inquiries including the preparation of proofs of evidence.
  • Excellent 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.

We are looking for a proficient and authoritative professional who has experience working with or within Lead Local Flood Authorities and has a competent and detailed understanding of key legislation and policies. If you have a passion for flood risk management and sustainable drainage, and are looking for a challenging and rewarding role, please apply.



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