Senior Flood Risk Consultant | Hydraulic Modeling

Stantec • Brighton, MI

285d

About The Position

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Flood Risk Consultant to join our thriving Water Environment team within our London office. This is an excellent opportunity to join an established team, lead models on a range of projects locally and nationally, and mentor and develop other business consultants. The role requires developing relationships with clients and regulators as well as management of varied and challenging projects. You will be a key contributor within a dynamic, multi-disciplinary consultancy operating across a diverse portfolio of projects. Your responsibilities will extend beyond technical execution to include active involvement in business development, encompassing work-winning strategies, budgetary control of project finances, and the preparation of comprehensive fee proposals. You will also play a pivotal role in the strategic growth and development of this region's Water & Environment Team. While working within a design office environment, you'll also be actively engaged in design and site meetings, conduct site inspections, and provide detailed progress reports. Effective communication and liaison with clients, architects, contractors, and regulatory/statutory authorities are essential to ensure project success. Your technical expertise will be utilised in hydrological and hydraulic modeling, as well as the completion of thorough Flood Risk Assessments. You will also be tasked with bid preparation and fee proposal creation. Further, you will be expected to undertake research and contribute to the business development of potential new clients, driving the expansion of our services.

Requirements

• Strong Bachelor's degree in a water-related discipline.
• Significant consultancy or industry experience as a senior modeller.
• Expertise in conducting flood risk assessments in accordance with NPPF and TAN 15.
• Strong emphasis on hydrological and hydraulic modelling.
• Experience with software such as Flood Modeler Pro or TUFLOW.
• Understanding of operational frameworks of the Environment Agency and Natural Resources Wales.
• Up-to-date knowledge of current planning policies and procedures.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to work autonomously.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of the developer industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead models on a range of projects locally and nationally.
• Mentor and develop other business consultants.
• Develop relationships with clients and regulators.
• Manage varied and challenging projects.
• Involve in business development and work-winning strategies.
• Control project finances and prepare comprehensive fee proposals.
• Engage in design and site meetings.
• Conduct site inspections and provide detailed progress reports.
• Utilise technical expertise in hydrological and hydraulic modeling.
• Complete thorough Flood Risk Assessments.
• Prepare bids and fee proposals.
• Undertake research and contribute to business development.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities.
• Support for diverse and inclusive work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree