Graduate Flood Risk Consultant

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Application Deadline: Recruitment is ongoing. Please apply as soon as possible as the advert may close once we have sufficient applicants.

An exciting opportunity has emerged for a Flood Risk Consultant to join our highly successful team based in our London office. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate with a passion for environmental science, civil engineering, or related fields to develop their career in flood risk management and hydrology.

Your role:

• Assist in the preparation of flood risk assessments for a variety of projects.

• Conduct hydrological and hydraulic modelling using industry-standard software to assess flood risks.

• Support the design and implementation of sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) and flood mitigation strategies.

• Collaborate with internal teams, clients, and stakeholders to provide technical input on flood risk and water management issues.

• Assist in the preparation of technical reports, including flood risk assessments, drainage strategies, and environmental impact assessments.

• Stay up-to-date with relevant regulations, guidance, and industry best practices related to flood risk and water resources.

• Participate in site visits to gather data and conduct inspections, where required.

About you:

• A degree in civil engineering, environmental science, geography, or a related field.

• Knowledge of flood risk assessment methodologies and flood modelling techniques.

• Experience with hydrological or hydraulic modelling software (experience with specific programs is a plus, but training will be provided).

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and present complex data.

• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.

• A passion for environmental sustainability and flood risk management.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Please note, we ask our graduates to come into the office 4 days per week, to ensure that you receive sufficient time with your team and receive the appropriate level of support.

What we can offer you:

• A competitive salary

• Private medical insurance

• A range of benefits, including holiday buy and sell, group income protection and life assurance

• Permanent employment contract to demonstrate our commitment to your long-term career at Stantec

• Professional progression plan, supporting you to gain professional chartership

• A supportive and collaborative team environment and Early Careers peer group and wider ERG network.

Applicants must have an unconditional right to live and work in the UK for an indefinite period without limitation.

Please take a look at our Graduate FAQs if you have any questions. We look forward to receiving your application!

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 31,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.

Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients' vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today's challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn't exactly align, we encourage you to apply.

At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.

The employer for this position is Hydrock Consultants Ltd, part of the Stantec of companies.

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