Senior Flood Risk Engineer

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Mott Macdonald
A global engineering, management, and development consultancy delivering innovative solutions.
Deliver flood risk assessments, modelling and business cases for flood resilience projects.
7 days ago ago
Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
London, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
17,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Project Management
Architecture
Design
Construction services
Infrastructure
Sustainability
Sector Specialisms
Engineering
Architecture
Bridges
Building services
Building structures
Dams and reservoirs
Geotechnics
Industrialized design and construction
Role
What you would be doing
report production
economic appraisal
flood assessment
reservoir study
staff mentoring
business cases
  • Producing and checking high quality reports for clients
  • Undertaking and checking economic appraisals to assist the design of Flood Alleviation Schemes, deliver Flood Risk Assessments and conduct reservoir flood studies
  • Mentoring/training junior staff in the overall process of helping clients manage and adapt to flooding, from scoping to delivery, helping them to see the bigger picture, and providing guidance in identifying opportunities and risks in programme, consenting, construction and maintenance
  • Preparing business cases to secure funding for Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management Grant in Aid
What you bring
engineering design
hydraulic modeling
degree
project management
chartered
flood consultancy
  • Well organised and able to prioritise your own workload with minimal supervision
  • Engineering design experience
  • Conceptualisation and scoping of hydraulic modelling approaches
  • Understand the importance of prioritising health, safety and environmental issues
  • Experience preparing business cases Degree level qualification in hydrology, geography, economics, mathematics, civil engineering, or other related discipline
  • Good communication and written skills
  • Professional consultancy experience in flood risk management
  • Project management experience
  • Chartered or Incorporated with an appropriate professional body (e.g. ICE, CIWEM, IMA)
  • Experience in delivering flood risk management studies including undertaking option appraisals in compliance with English Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management Appraisal Guidance
Benefits
  • Ability to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family too.
  • A minimum of 33-35 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays and dependent on level, with the ability to buy or sell leave through our flexible benefits programme.
  • Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues.
  • Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues.
  • Up to five additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid.
  • Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts from high-street retailers.
  • Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave.
  • A broad range of opportunities to enhance both technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self-development options.
  • Health cash plan to support you with every day health costs and treatments.
  • Primary annual professional institution subscription.
  • Life assurance equal up to 4 x your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 x your salary.
  • Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years’ service.
  • A variety of wellbeing support is available through our comprehensive wellbeing program, including access for you and your family.
  • We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.
  • Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return to work support due to long-term illness or injury.
  • As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues in various ways including annual bonus schemes.
  • Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing.
  • Our shared parental leave matches maternity leave meaning we pay up to 24 weeks at full pay.
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
  • mott macdonald does not offer skilled worker visa sponsorship.
  • candidates eligible for alternative uk immigration routes that do not require sponsorship are welcome to apply.
Security clearance
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Company
Overview
1989 Founded
Company Establishment
The company was established in 1989, marking the beginning of its journey in global engineering and consulting.
150+ Countries
Global Presence
The company operates in over 150 countries, showcasing its extensive reach and international influence.
  • Delivering complex projects that require both technical expertise and strategic vision.
  • Design of major infrastructure and transport systems.
  • Specializing in sustainable solutions to address challenges and capitalize on opportunities.
  • History built on innovation and forward-thinking engineering, consistently delivering impactful results.
Culture + Values
  • We are one global team.
  • We strive to make a positive difference.
  • We value people and their contributions.
  • We act with integrity and respect.
  • We are committed to innovation and excellence.
  • We take responsibility for our actions.
Environment + Sustainability
2050
Net Zero by 2050
Aiming to achieve net zero carbon emissions globally.
30%
Carbon Emissions Reduction
Targets a 30% reduction in operational carbon emissions globally.
  • Committed to reducing carbon emissions globally.
  • Aims to embed sustainability throughout its operations.
  • Committed to contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Inclusion & Diversity
50:50 by 2025
Gender Balance Target
Strives to achieve equal representation of men and women across all levels of the organization by 2025.
  • Focuses on increasing the number of women in leadership roles.
  • Tracks and publishes gender diversity data for its global workforce.
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Senior Flood Risk Engineer at Mott Macdonald in London, England, United Kingdom