Location
Central London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Create places and spaces that matter. Join our talented team at AtkinsRéalis, where everyone has a voice and together we tackle our clients' challenges head-on. We offer a diverse and inclusive work environment with flexible and remote working options tailored to your needs, including reduced weeks and additional leave during school holidays. Returning from a career break? We support your transition back to work.

As a Principal Consultant in Flood Risk Management, you will play a vital role within our Water Management Consultancy practice, collaborating with clients and design teams across the UK. You will lead flood risk management projects in sectors such as Aviation, Defense, Energy, Cities & Development, Education, Rail, and Water.

Your responsibilities will include technical work and mentoring junior staff in data analysis, hydraulic modelling, hydrology, GIS, and technical reporting. You will ensure quality assurance by reviewing deliverables, developing and testing flood mitigation concepts, and managing junior resources. You will support project managers and directors by adhering to project procedures including financial and change control, actively progressing projects under your control.

Collaboration is key; you will work closely with environmental scientists, engineers, and planners to provide consistent client service while managing your own workload and overseeing others. You will also contribute to business development activities such as tendering and client engagement, developing scopes of service, costs, and resource plans.

At AtkinsRéalis, we value expertise over hierarchy and trust you with responsibility to support your career progression. Enjoy a competitive salary, tailored benefits, professional development opportunities, and a hybrid working culture that supports a fulfilling personal and professional life.

Experience
- Proven experience delivering flood risk projects with a focus on hydraulic modelling.
- Extensive flood risk analysis experience for strategy, planning, development, or design.
- Proficient in 1D-2D modelling tools such as Infoworks ICM, Flood Modeller, TUFLOW/ESTRY.
- Skilled in GIS software including ArcGIS, MapInfo, or QGIS.
- Desirable experience with FEH hydrological assessment and UK hydrology.
- Experience in developing and leading technical teams.
- Experience managing your own workload and supervising others.
- Experience supporting junior staff through mentoring and training.

About you
- Confident technical leader with the ability to mentor and develop junior team members.
- Strong relationship-building skills with clients and collaborative working style.
- Ability to make robust decisions based on available information.
- Self-driven and committed to technical excellence.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Curious, adaptable, and eager to learn and innovate.
- Well-organized with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.

Qualifications
- Relevant qualifications in flood risk management or related disciplines are desirable but not explicitly stated.
- Security clearance may be required; candidates must be able to provide proof of UK residency for 5 years or longer if applicable.