Your new company

Based in Richmond, a few minutes' walk from the station, their 50 strong team have developed a well-earned reputation for their work in Flood Risk Management. Currently undergoing a phase of growth, they work with a wide range of clients across the UK in both the public and private sectors, delivering civil and environmental projects with a heavy focus on sustainable development.

Why apply?

• They have proudly announced they are a gender balanced team
• Fully funded professional institution membership and professional development
• The team will soon be moving into a newly refurbished office in Central Richmond for days you head into the office.
• A growing international and welcoming team
• Flat management structure, with an open and honest working environment

Your new role

Joining the Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA) Support Team within the Water and Environment Sector, you will be a crucial part of the team, primarily providing support to their LLFA clients. This is a varied and exciting role, with the opportunity to spend several days a week working from a client’s office, acting on their behalf.

In short you will

• Lead the LLFA’s local flood risk action plans to ensure flood risk is being managed throughout the authority
• Deliver and manage project work for LLFAs; assess surface water management measures, investigate flooding incidents and develop strategic management plans
• Be involved in all aspects of flood risk delivery schemes
• Work alongside the water management team helping to develop mitigation ideas

About you

We are seeking professionals that are interested in developing a career in flood risk management, with the skillset to thrive in a small and dynamic team. You must have:

• A relevant environmental science / engineering degree or masters level qualification
• A broad interest in flood risk management and environmental engineering
• Ability and knowledge to operate at consultant level
• A demonstrable appetite for learning and developing your career further
• An analytical mindset and ability to problem solve and think logically
• Enthusiasm for working sustainably within the environmental sector

You will be quickly integrated into the team and given support to find your feet. You will be involved in projects from the get-go and provided with senior guidance and mentoring to ensure that your professional objectives are understood and catered for.

Get in touch with the Pave team to find out more!