Principal or Senior Consultant

Principal or Senior Consultant / Engineer: Local Government Flood Risk Management and Sustainable Drainage At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you. Due to strong and sustained growth in our Sustainable Water Management business, we are seeking experienced applicants to join our team of 300 water science and engineering professionals. Applicants are invited to further strengthen our project delivery and technical capability in a wide range of flood risk management projects for our Local Authority clients. The Sustainable Water Management business operates as a national team and work is shared around the team in a fair and transparent way, ensuring project allocation takes into account personal interests and development aspirations and much as practicable. About Your Role We are looking for passionate professionals who have strong experience working with Lead Local Flood Authorities and have a competent understanding of key legislation and policies such as the Flood and Water Management Act, the Land Drainage Act and the National Planning Policy Framework. With preferred strengths in flood risk management and sustainable drainage you will ideally have familiarity with other water environment disciplines to aid delivery of more complex projects for a range of clients. The appointment would be at Senior or Principal grade, depending on experience. The role is flexible on location within the UK and offers a true hybrid work arrangement. Responsibilities Significantly contribute to delivery of good quality technical deliverables to clients, often as technical reviewer. Support and mentor junior colleagues, overseeing small project teams. Manage workload and project delivery with minimal supervision. Demonstrate positive H&S behaviours and champion them within the wider team. Contribute to the planning of tasks/projects, providing input to programme, budget, and quality requirements. Engage positively and professionally with clients and develop trusted adviser role as you grow a network of client contacts. Contribute to securing small projects and extensions to existing projects. Develop solutions that address client issues, challenges and needs in collaboration with project or team leaders. Skills & Experience Experience working in flood risk management with local authorities or a combination of public and private sector flood risk management experience. Demonstrable experience of 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 having the ability to successfully liaise 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. Qualifications A degree in a relevant environmental, geographical, science or engineering discipline is essential. Chartered status with C.WEM, CEnv, CSci or CEng is desired for Principal or evidence of working towards chartership for Senior. Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in modern offices across the UK. We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We encourage people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to improve health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. #WeAreWSP. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, 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 let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application. #J-18808-Ljbffr