Principal or Senior Consultant

OverviewPrincipal or Senior Consultant / Engineer: Local Government Flood Risk Management and Sustainable DrainageJoin to apply for the Principal or Senior Consultant / Engineer: Local Government Flood Risk Management and Sustainable Drainage role at WSP in the UK & Ireland.What you will doDeliver and take technical lead roles on flood risk management projects for local authorities, including flood investigations, developing flood strategies, helping deliver flood alleviation solutions, natural flood management, sustainable drainage master-planning, and supporting the planning process to ensure the most sustainable water environment outcomes.Contribute to delivering a diverse range of projects with responsibilities across technical, management and commercial aspects.Share technical expertise and mentor others in the team.Engage positively and professionally with clients and develop a trusted advisor network, supported by more senior colleagues.Contribute to securing small projects and extensions to existing projects.Develop solutions that address client issues in collaboration with project or team leaders.Skills / ExperienceExperience working in flood risk management with local authorities or a combination of public and private sector flood risk management experience.Demonstrable experience 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 liaising 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.QualificationsA degree in a relevant environmental, geographical, science or engineering discipline is essential.Chartered status with C.WEM, CEnv, CSci or CEng is desirable 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.About UsWe are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 professionals are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.What’s in it for you?Work-life balance: Work is balanced with flexible options; hybrid working policy allows remote work two days a week and collaboration in offices across the UK.Inclusivity & Belonging: We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences and support a culture of inclusion and belonging.Health & Wellbeing: Thrive programme supports health and wellbeing; Virtual GP service and reasonable workplace adjustments are available; Gymflex and menopause support are provided.Flex your time: WSP My Hour allows one hour per day for personal activities with flexibility to adjust time as needed; part-time and flexible working arrangements, option to purchase additional leave, and bank holiday entitlement flexibility.Your development: We invest in training, mentoring, and Chartership opportunities to support your growth.#WeAreWSPEEO statement: We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria; please indicate if you require workplace adjustments. #J-18808-Ljbffr