About the job
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Are you prepared to become a key member of our team of flood risk experts and influence the future of the Water Industry?
We invite you to join our innovative and multidisciplinary Water Team as an Associate Flood Risk Consultant, focusing on Regulations and Development. In this role, you will take the lead in developing and managing flood risk consent documentation for our esteemed clients. You will be part of one of our rapidly expanding offices across the UK and benefit from our flexible hybrid working model.
Our team consists of a diverse group of consultants, engineers, technicians, hydrologists, hydraulic modellers, and project managers. We are dedicated to providing growth opportunities, whether that involves a secondment for client-side experience, project management on-site, or tailored training programs to enhance your skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Delivery: Oversee and validate the creation of documents including flood risk assessments, strategic flood risk assessments, flood risk activity permits, Section 19 reports, and water resource chapters of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs).
- Expertise: Provide leadership in preparing tenders for complex and high-profile projects, such as nationally significant infrastructure initiatives.
- Collaboration: Foster strong relationships with clients and across technical teams to ensure successful delivery of a wide range of flood risk management projects, including fluvial, coastal, surface water, and drainage.
- Quality Assurance: Stay informed of legislative changes and guidelines that might impact our services, utilizing AECOM's project management systems to deliver high-quality outputs aligned with project timelines and budgets.
- Leadership: Mentor team members to support their professional growth.
Become an integral part of our dynamic Water business, comprising around 700 experts across the UK and Ireland. Work alongside leading engineers and consultants to execute a variety of exciting projects, from minor initiatives to major undertakings, from conception to completion.
If you are driven by innovation and eager to transform ambitious ideas into reality, we want to connect with you! Follow our AECOM Water LinkedIn page to stay informed about the impactful projects we are undertaking and witness the difference we are making in the industry!
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