Principal Environmental Consultant (Water Framework Directive & Flood Risk)

Assystem Role Summary:

We have an opportunity for a water specialist to help develop our capacity in this area as we believe it’s a key component required to grow our environmental services capability.

The role will require a sound understanding of water & Flood Risk mitigation, hydrology, fluvial & urban hydraulics, groundwater, watershed management, geomorphology and design on major infrastructure schemes.  

• Flood Risk Assessments for Planning Applications
• Surface Water Management Plans
• Water Framework Directive Assessments
• Water monitoring 

In addition to working with our clients to deliver some exciting infrastructure projects you would help support business development and sales team activities to identify and win new opportunities within your area of expertise.

Proposed Initial Water Specialist Role Summary:

1. Candidate should have experience with the following
   1. Identifying WFD (Water Framework Directive) bodies, understanding the status of the WFD body and be able to support in the assessment of construction which could impact on the WFD waterbody
   2. Advise on mitigation for construction
   3. Understanding of WFD Derogation requirements
2. In addition to the above, the candidate would be required to support with the following
   1. Alignment of construction phase and permanent asset works to ensure consistency in approach and tracking of narrative with key stakeholder (i.e. Environment Agency)
   2. Management of assessment process
   3. Supporting in stakeholder engagement
      1. Preparation meetings with client
      2. Chairing stakeholder meetings
   4. Interpret EA requirements