Water Specialist

Company Description
The UK government has made a pledge to reach carbon neutrality by 2050 and, as such, is pushing ahead with significant investment in nuclear and renewable energies.
Assystem, as a leading provider of project management, design & construction supervision services within the nuclear industry, has aligned its own strategy to support this switch to low-carbon energy, whilst also recognising transport and infrastructure systems to be a major factor in influencing the outcome of government policy.
By acquiring Schofield Lothian in 2021, Assystem reaffirmed their commitment to the UK’s energy transition in combining strengths with a long-established provider of consultancy services to the transport and infrastructure sectors, through the delivery of sustainable performance improvements within four practice areas: Consents & Engagement; Commercial Management; Project Management; and Environment & Sustainability.
Prior to operating as ‘Assystem Transport & Infrastructure’, our consents & engagement team were already well established in the provision of professional services and, thanks to continuing success, and with the additional opportunities offered through the Assystem network, we are in a position build on this solid foundation.
Job Description**
*Assystem Role Summary:*
We have an opportunity for a water specialist with a flood risk background to help develop our capacity in this area as we believe it’s a key component of our environmental services capability.
The role will require a sound understanding of water & flood risk mitigation, hydrology, fluvial & urban hydraulics, groundwater, watershed management, geomorphology and design on major infrastructure schemes.
- Flood Risk Assessments for Planning Applications
- Environmental Impact Assessments Chapter
- Surface Water Management Plans
- Water Framework Directive Assessments
- Knowledge of relevant modelling software
- Water monitoring

**Proposed Initial** Water Specialist Role Summary:*
Working for our client on the delivery of HS2, the high-speed railway project. and you will be reporting to their Environmental Design Manager.
As a Water Specialist you will co-ordinate the development of the basis of design in water resource & flood risk monitoring, groundwater, WFD compliance, watercourse diversions & surface water and flood risk / hydraulic modelling.
**Duties**:

- Ensure efficient transfer of hydraulic models, Flood Level Analysis Reports, water and groundwater monitoring & surveys
- Plan and resource water survey requirements
- Lead and prepare the consultation package for Surface water and groundwater monitoring & surveys
- Organise and attend key-meetings, workshops with HS2 technical leads, Environmental Agency, Local Flood Authorities to facilitate consent pre-engagement and get the approval of design
- Review and assure all deliverables related to the WFRMP / Surface water and Flood Risk / hydraulic modelling / WFD, watercourse diversions and groundwater disciplines in liaison with Environmental Design Engineers
- Provide technical expertise / support for Environmental & Design team in the Water / WFD / Watercourse diversion and Hydraulic modelling.

The role will involve liaising with several internal and external parties including design management, environmental specialists, statutory authorities, and client personnel.
**Accountabilities**:

- Helps develop robust and comprehensive WFRMP / WFD / Watercourse diversion / Surface water & Flood Risk / Groundwater design deliverables to deal with environmental risks, CRTs, U&As, Technical Standards, UK best practices working collaboratively with the whole project team in order to achieve EMR Compliance and L3 Certification.
- Accountable for fit for purpose WFRMP / WFD / Watercourse diversion / Surface water & Flood Risk / Groundwater design methodologies and assumptions that can withstand external scrutiny.
- Review of all Water/WFD related design deliverables (WFRMP / WFD / Watercourse diversion / Surface water & Flood Risk / Groundwater)

**Personal requirements**:

- A sound understanding of hydrology, fluvial & urban hydraulics, groundwater, watershed management, geomorphology and water & flood risk mitigation design on major infrastructure schemes
- Good experience of temporary watercourse diversion design and planning
- Good experience of Water Framework Directive Compliance
- Experienced with dealing with Environmental Agency and LFA on such issues

**Qualifications**:

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**Member of an environmental/water professional body**
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- Relevant degree

Additional Information*
**Understanding of the benefits of working collaboratively to obtain the best outcome for the project
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Determination to see tasks through to completion, with excellent planning and organisation skills

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent