Senior Flood Risk Consultant

OverviewJoin to apply for the Senior Flood Risk Consultant role at Haskoning.Are you looking for your next career step? Do you want the opportunity to work on a broad range of flood risk management projects, utilising your technical skills and experience to help support our clients with the development of their projects? This role will provide you with this opportunity whilst working within a market-leading team.We are home to one of the most successful groups of consultants in the fields of renewables, industry, offshore, coasts, rivers, ports and other inland developments. Our group within the wider company is around 200 people strong and growing and is based in 10 offices in the UK (Brighton, Leeds, Newcastle, Peterborough, London, Edinburgh, Exeter, Manchester, Birmingham & Liverpool). We work closely with other groups in the UK, such as Maritime, Mobility & Infrastructure and Industry & Buildings, as well as our overseas teams, to deliver collaborative multi-disciplinary projects for our clients.You will share our passion for Enhancing Society Together by collaborating with our clients to achieve their outcomes whilst also maximising the opportunities for sustainable solutions.The RoleWe require a dedicated Senior Flood Risk Consultant to join our team, for the delivery of projects for various public and private clients such as the Environment Agency, Lead Local Flood Authorities (LLFAs), Internal Drainage Boards (IDBs), infrastructure developers and renewable energy companies.As a key member of our Flood Risk and Hydraulic Modelling team you will have the opportunity to work on a range of projects including both urban and rural flood risk, nature-based solutions, hydrology and hydro-geomorphology. Our team encompasses a range of different skill sets all designed to help clients understand, assess, mitigate, and manage flood risk and at strategic and specific levels.On a day-to-day basis our team are involved in writing Flood Risk Assessments, Flood Warning and Emergency Planning, Surface Water Drainage Design and Strategies as well as many wider flood risk management projects. Current projects include preparing Flood Risk Assessments to support planning applications for residential, industrial, and commercial developers, developing surface water drainage design for Local Authority review. We specialise in providing flood risk support to the development of NSIPs for DCO applications including renewables, water infrastructure and flood modelling studies.Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesAssessment of Flood Risk to support the development of Flood Risk Assessments and Surface Water Drainage StrategiesAssessing all sources of flood riskInterpret flood data from the Environment Agency, SEPA and Natural Resources Wales and from hydraulic modelling studiesDevelop Flood Risk Assessment reports for a range of sizes and complexities of developments independently, including larger NSIP developments undertaken within the DCO / EIA processKnowledge of relevant policy in England, Wales, and Scotland, including National Planning Policy Framework and supporting Planning Practice Guidance, TAN15 and Fourth National Planning Framework (NPF4)Communication and liaison with other disciplines across the business (e.g., civil engineers, geomorphologists, ecologists)Communication and liaison with clients, external stakeholders including the Environment Agency, LLFAs and IDBsHydrological Analysis: Supporting the Senior Hydrologist by using WINFAP and ReFH2 to undertake catchment analysis and estimate hydrological inflowsTechnical Reporting: Writing clearly and concisely, summarising technical concepts for audiences such as the Planning Inspectorate, Environment Agency, LLFAs, Clients and the PublicCommercial/Project Management: Involved in winning work, preparing project proposals, managing resources, subcontractors, contracts and invoicing. Act as a project lead (including understanding contract and cost implications to successfully deliver the project)Quality Assurance: Contribute to high quality deliverables and apply best practices within the teamCollaboration: A strong team player who values independent thinking and can communicate effectively with other consultants and disciplines to deliver sustainable design solutionsClient Relations: Build and maintain relationships with clients, ensuring effective communication with Project Manager, Project Director and the Principal Modeller(s)Mentoring: Provide support to graduate and junior staff, leading by example to ensure quality and innovationAdditional duties as required by managementQualifications and ExperienceEssentialBachelor\'s degree in an appropriate analytical subject (e.g., Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Water Resources, Geography)Minimum of 5 years relevant experience as a flood risk consultantAbility to assess and review surface water drainage strategies and calculationsExperience in hydrology studies and the use of hydrological estimation software (e.g., WINFAP)Excellent communication, analytical and report writing skillsAbility to manage commercial aspects of projectsCarrying out technical reviewsAwareness of hydrology and hydraulic modelling approaches relevant to flood risk assessmentAble to plan own time, be organised and meet deadlinesIndependent thinker able to work competently within a teamFlexibility to work concurrently across different projects, activities and locationsDesirableMaster\'s degree in appropriate subjectChartered, or working towards, chartership with CIWEM, ICE or other relevant bodyGIS experience in QGIS and/or ArcGISExperience with planning process, especially DCO applications / EIA, and dealing with Private DevelopersWhat we offer youAspiring. Dynamic. Collaborative. We offer development opportunities and a supportive environment. Flexible working models, including part-time options.About usAt Haskoning, you will join an independent, employee-owned international consultancy that combines engineering, design, and consultancy services with software and technology. Our mission, "Enhancing Society Together," drives us to create a positive impact on the world. We have 140+ years of expertise and over 6,800 employees in more than 25 countries.We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Read more about our ED&I initiatives on our dedicated webpage.LocationYou will be based in one of our main offices, ideally within commuting distance of the South-East. Occasional commuting to different offices and clients will also be expected.Seniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionDesign, Consulting, and EngineeringIndustriesCivil Engineering, Renewable Energy, ConstructionReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Haskoning by 2x #J-18808-Ljbffr