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Flood Risk Consultant
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Flood Risk Consultant
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At WSP, we are looking for a Consultant with experience in flood risk assessment to join our Sustainable Water Management team. Collaborate on technically complex flood risk assessment projects and seamlessly integrate into water environment technical areas—including flood risk modelling, LLFA techniques, flood management, Water EIA, WFD assessment, permitting applications, geomorphology, and Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG).
Your primary responsibility will be delivering Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs) for major infrastructure projects across the UK and internationally, alongside broader involvement in flood modelling, flood management, and water environmental impact assessments. You'll also:
- Share expertise by mentoring junior team members and fostering professional growth.
About the Team
The Leeds office operates within a thriving north-east and national water consultancy team of 350+ professionals who make an impact on major infrastructure projects, including those for:
- Major clients: National Grid, Network Rail, National Highways
- Local partners: Lead Local Flood Authorities (LLFAs)
- Projects: Bristol Heat Network, Cullompton Town Centre Relief Road
Work is allocated fairly and dynamically—balancing interests, developmental aspirations, and expertise to ensure meaningful contributions.
Responsibilities
Core Duties
- Leading FRA delivery: Carry out flood risk assessments, preparing specialist reports for multi-disciplinary teams.
- Technical flexibility: Support sustainable drainage design, planning approvals, and Local Flood Risk Management Strategy development.
- Fieldwork & investigations:
- Conduct site surveys to gather baseline data.
- Support Section 19 investigations.
- Project management:
- Oversee financial/types of modelling programmes.
- Coach junior colleagues on technical responsibilities and client communication.
- Collaborative engagement: Liaise with stakeholders (including internal teams and external clients) to align environmental objectives with project requirements.
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Skills & Experience
Essential Criteria
- Hands-on experience in designing and delivering Flood Risk Assessments, including:
- Flood risk modelling (1D/2D).
- Flood risk management strategies development.
- Drainage or hydrological simulation.
- Water Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) for regulatory applications.
- Relevant consultancy experience (preferably urban flood risk).
- Regulatory awareness: Knowledge of UK flood governance (Environment Agency and LLFA frameworks).
- Problem-solving mindset: Proactive approach to technical challenges.
- Leadership qualities: Ability to mentor juniors and maintain team cohesion.
Preference
- Experience with permits and planning applications (Environment Agency/SEPA, licencing).
- Project management exposure (Gantt charts, risk registers).
Qualifications & Professional Aspirations
- Undergraduate degree in environmental science, hydrological engineering, geography, or a related discipline.
- Actively pursuing chartered status (CWEM, CEnv, CSci, CEng).
Why Join WSP?
Opportunity & Choice
- Positive impact: Shape the future on global landmark projects, from climate-sensitive infrastructure to residential schemes.
- Own your career: Build a legacy across water management, resilience, and environmental consultancy.
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Culture & Values
- Values: Innovation, integrity, and diversity—the backbone of our global community.
- Inclusivity: Every viewpoint is welcome; we promote belonging and fair progress.
Benefits
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Workstyle | Hybrid model (2 onsite, 3 hybrid days). Spartan desk/pod availability. |
| Development | Flexible training grants, mentoring, senior project shadowing, and Rapid Growth Pathways. |
| Wellbeing | |
| - [x] Virtual GP (NHS access via Healthshield). | |
| - [x] Gymflex subscriptions (up to 40% off). | |
Flexibility
- "WSP My Hour": One daily hour for family/personal time (redeemable flexibly).
- Part-time/flexible working, extended leave, and individualised bank holidays.
Diversity & Inclusion
We actively champion diverse backgrounds and seek candidates who reflect the full range of identity. As a Disability Confident leader, WSP interviews all disabled candidates meeting requirement criteria. Applications requiring support? Contact Hiring to discuss adjustments.
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