Job Description

Overview

Stantec seeks an experienced consultant to join our busy Flood and Water Management team. This position would ideally be based from our Reading office, but we would consider other locations for the right candidate. This is a key role within our team with ample scope to grow and develop your personal profile and learn new skills along the way.

Responsibilities

• Lead the whole project lifecycle from initial enquiry through to successful delivery, and manage other members of the team as well as wider relationships across the business.
• Provide support to the Water Management Team and Project Directors, delivering fluvial audits, river restoration and geomorphology assessments, and support on WFD Assessments, EIA, flood risk assessments, drainage designs, and option reporting.
• Engage in projects ranging from policy and modelling-based assessments to the detailed design of flood management and river restoration schemes, with a primary focus on supporting existing river restoration and development projects.
• Support our eco-services sector, delivering geomorphology work, liaising with design teams and client representatives.
• Offer a client-focused service with flexible working arrangements and contribute to a strong culture of learning and development.

Qualifications

• BSc/BEng/MEng/MSc qualified and ideally chartered (or nearly chartered) through ICE/CIWEM.
• Demonstrated technical leadership and delivery capability in complex water and environmental projects, in one or more of the following areas: geomorphology and fluvial audits; river engineering/restoration/habitat improvement and flood alleviation schemes; habitats directive and water framework directive assessments; flood risk assessments and environmental statements; river and sediment hydraulic modelling; catchment-based approaches to sustainable water and sediment management.

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 32,000 employees in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We plan, design, deliver and manage development and infrastructure to support sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities. We offer a competitive salary, agile and flexible working arrangements, industry-leading training, great projects and opportunities to grow within the UK business.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We are committed to ensuring equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment and to building an inclusive work environment. If you need support or adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please contact (email protected) for assistance.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Education and Training
• Industries: Business Consulting and Services