Senior Flood Risk Engineer

Join to apply for the Senior Flood Risk Engineer role at Mott MacDonaldAll the relevant skills, qualifications and experience that a successful applicant will need are listed in the following description.Location/s: Inverness, Edinburgh, Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield, Cambridge, London, Bristol, Cardiff, Plymouth & Brighton; UKRecruiter contact: Laura EasdonMott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices. We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance – we succeed when they do. With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual. Whether you want to grow as a subject matter expert or broaden your experience with roles across our international community, you’re surrounded by global specialists who want to combine their expertise and champion you to be your best. As a proudly employee‑owned business, we benefit our clients, our communities, and each other, investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued. Whatever your ambition, Mott MacDonald is where people come to be brilliant.About The DivisionThe Water Consultancy Division is Mott MacDonald’s centre of excellence for responding to water and wastewater challenges, offering fantastic opportunities to get involved in diverse and technically challenging work. The work we do is at the forefront of ensuring safe water supplies for future generations and protecting our environment. Our multi‑disciplinary teams provide a variety of services throughout the full project life cycle, from advisory services and feasibility studies, through outline and detailed design, to construction support and site supervision.Overview Of The RoleWe have a strong track record in providing flood risk services to our clients. Our teams of experts have modelled, designed and delivered flood resilience schemes around the world and worked on award winning schemes such as the Leeds Flood Alleviation Scheme and the Avonmouth & Severnside Economic Area Ecological Mitigation and Flood Defence Project. We deliver Flood Risk Assessments for new developments and are industry leading in delivering Nature Based Solutions for flood risk management. We work alongside Dam Engineers to conduct reservoir flood studies.Mott MacDonald is a unique company to work for, combining heritage, vision and values into an ethos that encourages innovative thinking and career progression in technical, management or commercial/client‑facing directions, or a combination thereof. You will have control of your own career path, which we will support through mentoring and training, but above all by giving you the opportunities to face new challenges and take more responsibilities.Examples Of Your Contributions AreUndertaking and checking economic appraisals to assist the design of Flood Alleviation Schemes, deliver Flood Risk Assessments and conduct reservoir flood studiesPreparing business cases to secure funding for Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management Grant in AidConceptualisation and scoping of hydraulic modelling approachesProducing and checking high quality reports for clientsMentoring/training junior staff in the overall process of helping clients manage and adapt to flooding, from scoping to delivery, helping them to see the bigger picture, and providing guidance in identifying opportunities and risks in programme, consenting, construction and maintenanceAlongside your technical role, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills in project management and lead business development through engaging with our clients.We are looking for someone with great team spirit to become an integral part of our Flood Risk Team and work alongside our wider Water Resources and Rivers and Catchment sub‑sectors, which brings together a wealth of knowledge and experience in engineering, hydrology, hydrogeology, water quality, catchment management, climate resilience and associated disciplines.Candidate specificationEssentialExperience in delivering flood risk management studies including undertaking option appraisals in compliance with English Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management Appraisal GuidanceExperience preparing business casesDegree level qualification in hydrology, geography, economics, mathematics, civil engineering, or other related disciplineGood communication and written skillsWell organised and able to prioritise your own workload with minimal supervisionUnderstand the importance of prioritising health, safety and environmental issuesDesirableChartered or Incorporated with an appropriate professional body (e.g., ICE, CIWEM, IMA)Project management experienceEngineering design experienceProfessional consultancy experience in flood risk managementIf you meet 80% or more of what we’re looking for, please still apply. Not everyone will meet all the requirements, but you might have skills we didn’t know we need.UK ImmigrationMott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future.Agile workingAt Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well‑being, flexibility, and trust.Equality, diversity, and inclusionWe put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.AccessibilityWe want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at and we will talk to you about how we can support you.We Offer Some Fantastic Benefits IncludingHealth and wellbeingPrivate medical insurance for all UK colleagues.Health cash plan to support you with everyday health costs and treatments.Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues.A variety of wellbeing support is available through our comprehensive wellbeing program, including access for you and your family.Ability to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family too.Financial wellbeingWe match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.Life assurance equal up to 4× your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6× your salary.Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return to work support due to long‑term illness or injury.Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and wealth writing.As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues in various ways including annual bonus schemes.LifestyleA minimum of 33‑35 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays and dependent on level, with the ability to buy or sell leave through our flexible benefits programme.Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years’ service.Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts from high‑street retailers.Enhanced family and carers leaveEnhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave.Our shared parental leave matches maternity leave meaning we pay up to 24 weeks at full pay.Up to five additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid.Learning and developmentPrimary annual professional institution subscription.A broad range of opportunities to enhance both technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self‑development options.Networks, communities, and social outcomesJoin a wide range of groups including our Advanced Employee Networks which support our LGBTQ+, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities.Make a difference within our communities through our social outcomes. xpwpeyx Apply now, or for more information about our application process, click here.Location(s): Brighton, GBLondon, GBCardiff, GBSheffield, GBPlymouth, GBCambridge, GBEdinburgh, GBManchester, GBBristol, GBLiverpool, GBInverness, GBLeeds, GBContract Type: PermanentWork Pattern: Full TimeMarket: WaterDiscipline: WaterJob Ref: 12214Recruiter Contact: Laura Easdon#J-18808-Ljbffr