Principal or Senior Consultant / Engineer: Local Government Flood Risk Management and Sustainable Drainage
Wsp
Lead flood risk management and sustainable drainage projects for local authorities.
11 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
55,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Project Management
Architecture
Design
Environmental Services
Sustainability
Urban Planning
Sector Specialisms
Waste Management and Landfill
Water & Wastewater Tunnels
Water and Wastewater Treatment
Water Supply and Distribution
Parks and Open Spaces
Rail and Transit Advisory
Rail Design
Rail Electrification
Role
What you would be doing
technical review
solution design
project delivery
project planning
client liaison
team mentoring
- Significantly contributing to delivery of good quality technical deliverables to clients, often as technical reviewer.
- Develop solutions that address client issues, challenges, and needs in collaboration with project or team leaders.
- Managing workload and project delivery with minimal supervision.
- Engaging positively and professionally with clients and developing trusted advisor role as you grow a network of client contacts, supported by more senior colleagues.
- Supporting and mentoring junior colleagues, overseeing small project teams.
- Contributing to the planning of tasks/projects providing input to programme, budget, and quality requirements.
- Contribute to securing small projects and extensions to existing projects.
What you bring
chartered
degree
project delivery
drainage modelling
sustainable drainage
report writing
- Understanding of the Flood and Water Management Act 2010, the Land Drainage Act the Planning Practice Guidance: Flood Risk and Coastal Change and its application for management of flood risk for Local Authorities in the UK. Desirable wider knowledge of the regulatory context for planning in the UK.
- Demonstrable experience of understanding budgets and leading delivery of projects or technical outputs related to flood risk management or sustainable drainage.
- Chartered status with C.WEM, CEnv, CSci or CEng is desired for Principal or evidence of working towards chartership for Senior
- Experience working in flood risk management with local authorities or a combination of public and private sector flood risk management experience.
- A degree in a relevant environmental, geographical, science or engineering discipline is essential
- Experience in preparing Local Flood Risk Management Strategies and Strategic Flood Risk Assessments.
- Knowledge and understanding of surface water drainage modelling and Sustainable Drainage Systems.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Experience in supporting and/or mentoring more junior colleagues whilst having the ability to successfully liaise with more senior colleagues when needed.
- Demonstrable experience in technical report writing and checking.
- Confidence in presenting and leading meetings with team members and clients.
- Demonstrating positive H&S behaviours and championing this amongst the wider team.
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Company
Overview
Founded 1959
Year Established
The company was established in 1959, marking its beginning as a global leader in engineering and consulting.
40+ Countries
Global Presence
WSP operates in over 40 countries worldwide, delivering innovative solutions across multiple sectors.
- Partners with clients to create sustainable, efficient, and resilient solutions.
- Known for iconic projects like the One World Trade Center and London's Crossrail.
- Provides cutting-edge services in transportation, energy, water, and commercial developments.
- Blends technical expertise with deep industry knowledge to solve complex challenges globally.
78% global leadership
Internal Leadership Filling
Over 75% of global leadership positions were filled internally over the past three years.
3.7% retention increase
Employee Retention
Achieved a notable increase in global employee retention in 2024.
>75% internal filling
Leadership Hiring Practices
Over three-quarters of leadership roles have been filled internally since 2022.
Ethisphere recognition
Ethical Compliance
Recognized by Ethisphere for maintaining strong ethical values as a Compliance Leader Verification.
68% drop emissions
Emissions Reduction
Significant reduction in scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions compared to 2018 levels.
65.1% SDG-linked
Sustainable Revenue
Percentage of annualized revenues aligned with Sustainable Development Goals.
90% emission reduction
Long-term Goal
Aim to reduce total emissions (scopes 1, 2, and 3) by 90% by 2040 compared to 2018 levels.
30% scope 3 reduction
Supply Chain Emissions
Target to reduce scope 3 emissions by 30% by 2030 compared to 2018 levels.
- Committed to net zero across value chain by 2040 (SBTi-approved)
- Science-based targets: reduce absolute scope 1&2 emissions by 60% by 2030 vs 2018
- No DEI content per instruction.
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