Principal or Associate - Flood Risk Consultant
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Due to strong and sustained growth in our Sustainable Water Management business, we are seeking experienced applicants to join our team of 350 water consultancy and engineering professionals. Applicants are invited to further strengthen our senior level technical capability in flood risk assessment to lead the delivery of a range of project work, including planning and DCO applications for major infrastructure development.
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 as much as practicable. As a senior member of the team, you would be actively involved in the continued growth, development and resourcing of the team.
We are looking for a Principal or Associate Consultant who is experienced in the management, coordination and delivery of flood risk assessment projects to be able to direct and lead teams on technically complex projects for a range of clients.
Responsibilities Will Include
* Playing a leading role in project delivery, including managing the interface with clients and internal stakeholders. Supervising, coordinating and reviewing the inputs of others within the business to deliver high quality technical outputs that meet client requirements.
* Working with senior colleagues across WSP's Sustainable Water Management team to develop business opportunities and prepare successful proposals.
* To manage or direct projects effectively, balancing programme, budget and quality requirements, and ensuring that the highest health and safety standards are adhered to.
* Providing technical guidance, training and support to junior colleagues.
* Playing a key role in growing WSP's technical capability, knowledge and innovation base to develop new services for our clients.
Skills / Experience
* Experience of Flood Risk Assessment preparation, and experience in one or more of the typical supporting skills including flood risk modelling, flood risk strategy development, drainage design or Water EIA, at least some of which should have been in consultancy.
* Demonstrable experience of leading or major contributor to technical inputs and teams for successful project delivery for planning and permitting for major infrastructure projects. This could include preparation of FRA, Drainage Strategies and Water EIA inputs to planning applications, participation in DCO examinations or planning inquiries, and developing applications for environmental permits.
* Track record in effective delivery of complex, high profile projects, including experience of the Development Consent Order planning regime for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects in the UK.
* Excellent knowledge of the regulatory context for flood risk planning in the UK.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and successful track record in managing client and stakeholder relationships.
* Practical project management experience, including management of project budgets and project teams, and be comfortable managing challenging projects.
Qualifications
* A degree in a relevant environmental, geographical, science or engineering discipline is essential.
* Chartered status with C.WEM, CEnv, CSci or CEng.
Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact.
WSP USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
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