Consultant​/Senior Consultant - Water

BWB Consulting Ltd is seeking a Consultant/Senior Consultant in Water for their Birmingham, AL location. The role involves delivering hydrology, hydraulic modeling, and flood risk assessments for various clients. BWB is recognized for its commitment to excellence and employee wellbeing, holding multiple awards. The Advisory Division provides consultancy services across various disciplines, focusing on sustainability and collaboration to achieve impactful solutions.
Who we are & what we stand for:

BWB Consulting is a renowned engineering and environmental design consultancy, celebrated for our commitment to technical excellence and unparalleled client satisfaction. Our dedication to delivering exceptional results has earned us multiple awards, including the prestigious ACE Best Large Consultancy of the year 2022.

Furthermore, we are honoured to hold the Platinum Investors In People rating, and Gold We Invest in Wellbeing rating, a testament to our unwavering focus on our people and our standing as an employer of choice.

Our Commitments:

We strive for excellence in everything we do, delivering top-tier solutions and exceeding client expectations.

We embrace innovation and continuously seek new and better ways to address challenges and drive progress.

We uphold the highest standards of integrity, honesty, and professionalism in all our interactions.

We foster a culture of collaboration, working closely with clients and partners to achieve shared goals.

We are committed to sustainability and environmental stewardship, integrating sustainable practices into our work to create a positive impact on the world around us.

Investing in Our People:

Join BWB, a company recognised with the Gold accreditation for We Invest in Wellbeing, highlighting our commitment to exceptional wellbeing practices. We are also proud to maintain our Platinum status in We Invest in People, reflecting our ongoing dedication to creating a supportive and enriching workplace. Be part of a team that values continuous improvement and strives to make work better for everyone.

Making a Difference:

When you join BWB, you become part of a community that values your contributions and empowers you to make a difference. Whether it's through your work on impactful projects, engagement with local communities, or advancement of your own career, you will have the opportunity to leave a lasting mark on the world.

Join BWB:

If you are looking for a company that values excellence, innovation, and the wellbeing of its people, then BWB Consulting is the place for you. Explore our guide Working for BWB to learn more about why we are an award-winning company and start your journey with us today.

About the team

Our Advisory Division is made up of highly qualified individuals with extensive experience in Water, Environmental Engineering, Geotechnics, Contaminated Land, Ecology, Heritage, Flood Risk, Air Quality, Transport, and Acoustic disciplines. The Advisory Division works either as part of multi-disciplinary BWB project teams or independently for a range of key clients. We provide timely and cost-effective consultancy services to the public and private development sectors on projects of any type or size.

The Water Team forms part of the Division and is comprised of qualified engineers and environmental consultants with specific experience in flood risk, drainage, hydraulic modelling and environmental planning.

What you’ll be doing
• The role typically entails the delivery of hydrology, hydraulic modelling, and flood risk assessments as well as input into production of environmental statements.
• Working on projects covering a range of client sectors (private developers and public bodies), and scales (plot scale to NSIPs), and covering pre-planning to construction.
• Assisting with project management, including client liaison, workload supervision, resource planning and financial administration.
• Developing innovative solutions to complex flooding problems, for example flood relief optioneering and watercourse diversions.
• Engaging with clients, other professionals, and flood risk stakeholders to balance development aspirations and find opportunities to offer betterment to the environment.
• Provide solutions to technical problems and input to provide factual and interpretative reports throughout the lifecycle of a project.
• Proactively working with other disciplines with the company to deliver an integrated service to our clients.

What you’ll bring
• Knowledge of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) as well as flood risk and drainage policy in the UK.
• A track record in project management, delivering projects to scope, programme, and budget.
• Use of hydraulic modelling software packages such as Flood Modeller Pro and TUFLOW. Experience in Infoworks ICM beneficial but not essential.
• Experience in hydrological analysis using Flood Estimation Handbook techniques and associated software packages, such as ReFH2 and WINFAP.
• Enthusiasm for mentoring junior team members and sharing knowledge and experience with others.
• Experience in the production of Environmental Statement chapters and knowledge of the Water Framework Directive will be of benefit.
• Skills and knowledge in drainage strategy and Sustainable Drainage Systems is desirable.
• Strong capability in using GIS software (QGIS) and the Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience in using AutoCAD, Civils 3D, and Causeway Flow would be beneficial but not essential.
• The ability to develop and maintain positive working…