Are you looking to take your career in hydrology and flood risk management to the next level? Are you passionate about applying your skills to developing solutions for water environment challenges for complex and high profile projects? Due to sustained strong growth in our Water Management business, we are seeking to appoint a talented and ambitious individual with skills in hydrology and/or flood risk management to develop our capability further. You will have a proven track record of technical project delivery in one or more of the following areas:
You will also either have some experience of managing projects, or the desire to develop skills in this area. We can be flexible on location in order secure the best person for the job, and can offer locations across the UK, including London, Reading, Bristol, Shrewsbury, Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Glasgow.
Wood's Water Management team works across a wide spectrum of services covering hydrology and hydraulics, water resources, water quality, hydroecology and hydrogeology. Through our projects we provide high quality technical services and advice to a wide range of high profile customers in the UK and overseas, including government departments and agencies, the water industry, and a wide range of industrial sectors, including power, transport, nuclear, mining, commercial and oil and gas.
Key Responsibilities
You will contribute to a diverse range of water-related projects, but the main focus of your work is likely to be in support of projects in the following areas:
Your work will be varied and challenging and will include the following:
Leading the development of proposals for small projects, or contributing to proposals for larger projectsWe offer a dynamic, but supportive environment for a motivated and talented individual to fulfil their potential. You would be co-located along with a wide range of other environmental and engineering disciplines in in one of our larger offices.
Wood recognises that their people are central to its success as a business. As a consequence, we are committed to a providing a comprehensive framework for the professional development of its staff, including:
Fairness, support in development and a safe work environment – these are all of great importance to us. Where people look out for each other, are respected and are recognised. Where people work ethically and safely. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. We truly believe that diversity within our workplace promotes an incredible diversity of ideas. We are happy to consider applicants who are interested in the role on a part-time basis and support flexible working arrangements.
We are seeking a highly motivated, numerate individual a strong interest in hydrology and flood risk management. This post will suit you if you have already established a career in environmental consultancy and are looking to develop to the next level. Specifically, we are looking for the following qualifications and experience:
Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world’s most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people. www.woodplc.com
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.
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