Technical Manager (Flood Risk)

Job Description

Technical Manager (Flood Risk)

We’re Sweco, a leading design, engineering and environmental consultancy, and we are recruiting for a Technical Manager (Flood Risk) in Glasgow. The role can be worked flexibly with a minimum of three days per week in the office and the option of adjusted start and finish times.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of 1D, 2D and integrated hydraulic models using software such as Flood Modeller, TUFLOW, InfoWorks ICM, HEC RAS or similar.
• Oversee and deliver Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs), Surface Water Management Plans and Flood Consequence Assessments.
• Oversee hydrological assessments, including FEH, ReFH2, and statistical analysis.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring and quality assurance for junior modellers and analysts.
• Prepare high quality technical reports, models and presentations.
• Support bids, proposals and business development activities.
• Ensure all work meets industry standards, regulatory requirements and project deadlines.

Qualifications

• Hold a degree in environmental science, engineering or a related subject with significant water science, hydrology or hydraulics content.
• Proven experience liaising with clients, regulators (EA, LLFAs, water companies) and multidisciplinary teams.
• Hold chartered status from an appropriate institution.
• Strong proficiency in at least one major modelling platform (e.g. Flood Modeller, TUFLOW, ICM).
• Excellent understanding of UK and Scotland flood policy, NPPF, EA guidance and drainage standards.
• Knowledge of water resource management is advantageous.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate individuals.
• Commercial experience in producing winning tenders and understanding commercial risk within the business.
• Excellent consultancy, communication and interpersonal skills with a good working relationship with all levels of the organisation, clients and contractors.

Benefits

• Flexible and hybrid working (Flexworks Policy)
• Competitive pension contribution
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical Insurance (including family cover)
• Company car or car allowance
• Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme
• Payment of two relevant professional subscriptions
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days per year)
• Cycle2Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (wellbeing, mental health, financial and work advice)
• Employee discounts via Sweco Benefit Select (Faircare)
• Salary Sacrifice Electric Vehicle Scheme
• We plant a tree for all new starters!

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We are an accredited Real Living Wage Employer and a Disability Confident Committed employer.