Overview

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Do you want to do meaningful work that improves quality of life? At Tetra Tech, you will work with high-performing teams who are passionate about using their expertise to find solutions to complex problems in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.Summary:We have an exciting opportunity for a Principal or Associate Flood Risk Consultant to join our flood risk and drainage team, based in either London, Manchester, Leeds, Bristol or Newcastle offices, with the opportunity to work flexibly from home in the future as much as needed to achieve best outcomes. The team undertakes a wide variety of major and challenging infrastructure projects for the private and public sector, across a range of development sectors.Responsibilities

Lead projects and proposals for the flood risk assessment and drainage team at Tetra Tech in support of planning applications across activities such as flood risk assessment, due diligence, drainage strategy, drainage design and modelling, environmental water assessments and input into Environmental Impact Assessments.Work on projects for a diverse range of clients delivering challenging infrastructure projects for the private and public sector.Work independently and proactively on technical aspects from a project’s inception (determining client briefs) to delivery and close out of projects in accordance with best practice, supported by senior colleagues.Provide support to project managers during delivery and take on project management responsibility on low-risk projects, including client-facing roles as you develop your career.Instruct, supervise and mentor junior staff in the design and management of schemes and collaborate with clients to ensure delivery on time and within cost, helping manage change.Engage with internal project management training and a structured learning and development platform including mentoring, coaching, CPD and training to deliver excellence to clients.Travel within the UK project scope, with occasional work outside normal office hours as required.Qualifications

Be an enthusiastic professional who likes a challenge (essential).Desire to work in a busy and growing team and progress your career (essential).Experience delivering flood risk projects and flood risk assessments to support projects through the planning system.Knowledge and experience applying UK flood risk policy (e.g., NPPF, SPP, TAN15).Experience consulting and liaising with key stakeholders (clients, LLFA, EA, water companies).Experience writing reports and presenting to internal and external partners.Experience developing drainage strategies, SuDS and drainage solutions using local and national guidance (e.g., SuDS Manual).Experience in discharge of conditions for planning applications.Experience delivering Water Framework Directive assessments.Experience advising flood risk schemes with respect to environmental, ecological and geomorphology considerations.Experience with Micro Drainage/Info Drainage.Experience in peer review.Experience with IT systems such as ArcGIS, AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.Experience preparing fee proposals and assisting with large bids.Educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant field and chartered with CIWEM or equivalent.Good interpersonal and communication skills, ability to work independently, collaborative approach and a proven ability to deliver work on time.Commitment to encouraging good health and safety practices within the workplace and in design.Team player with enthusiasm, flexibility and versatility.Ability to mentor, encourage and support junior team members.Desire to build upon existing experience and continue professional development with Tetra Tech.Hold a full UK Driving Licence.Security Clearance to minimum SC level preferable (or be suitable and willing to apply for clearance, essential).About Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. We combine the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 400 locations around the world. We are Leading with Science to provide sustainable and resilient solutions for our clients.At Tetra Tech, we provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity. We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits. Learn more by visiting tetratecheurope.com/careers.For more information on our company, please visit our website at tetratecheurope.com. To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter on the Careers section of our website.We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.Tetra Tech is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity/shared parental leave, in line with the Equalities Act 2010.Additional InformationOrganization: 784 TCE

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