Associate flood risk management

CompanyAtkinsRéalis

LocationSwansea, Wales, United Kingdom

Posted At11/19/2025

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Occupation Type

Environment professionals

Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled

Sponsorship Salary Threshold

£41,700 (£21.38 per hour)

Standard minimum applies

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Description

Overview

Create places and spaces that matter.

You might know us for the great work we do across our wide variety of projects. We're proud to say it's thanks to our people's diversity of thought, expertise and knowledge. And when you join us, you'll be a part of this genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone's voice is valued and treated equally.

We're passionate about what we do, but we don't take ourselves too seriously. Simply put, this a great place to be. So, when it comes to your life outside of work, ask us about our flexible and remote working policies designed to help you get the most out of life.

As a key leader in our Flood Risk management team, you'll shape places and spaces that matter across our key sectors, from Aviation, Cities & Development, to Education, Energy and Transportation, while being part of of Water Management Consultancy.

We're facing our clients' challenges head-on, from climate change to rapid urbanization, and technology-driven change. It's complex work, and our teams are up to the challenge. Join us and let's deliver what's right for people and the environment.

Your Role

Whether a dedicated project manager or a technical lead, your day to day activities will involve developing and agreeing the scope of services, managing and supervising junior resources, and actively progressing a suite of projects under your control.

You will have an excellent grasp of project procedures including financial and change control, report writing, ability to present, and quality assurance through checking and reviewing.

You will be required to produce high quality client facing reports, and to undertake and lead hydraulic modelling and data analysis to support projects.

On an on-going basis, you'll be supporting project managers and directors in delivering a range of projects, including strategic infrastructure projects where we may also provide an internally facing consultancy service.

You will be required to lead bidding activities, and to promote the organization's capabilities through your own industry credentials.

Leadership and Management: Manage and supervise junior resources. Support project managers and directors by following project procedures, including financial and change control. Actively progress a suite of projects under your control.

Collaboration and Integration: Work effectively to lead and develop the team, collaborating with environmental scientists, engineers, and planners. Ensure a consistent and integrated service is provided to clients.

Business Development: Lead business development activities, including tendering for projects and client/stakeholder engagement. Develop and agree on the scope of services, costs, and resources.

Technical Work: Conduct and lead detailed technical work, including hydraulic modelling, data analysis, GIS, and technical reporting. Ensure quality assurance for technical deliverables.

Team Development: Contribute to the continued development of the Flood Risk Team through active leadership in the technical network.

About You

Qualifications: A degree in Geography, Science or Civil Engineering, and ideally an MSc or further post graduate qualification in a relevant subject area or notable experience.
AtkinsRéalis and its clients expect you to have a Chartered status at this grade. (Chartered or Fellow status with CIWEM or ICE)
Experience: In flood risk management, with demonstrated project delivery and meeting client requirements. Have Significant experience in carrying out flood risk analyses for planning, development, and design.
Leadership: Experience in developing and leading technical teams, and supporting and mentoring staff.
Project management with commercial, contractual and financial management, and project programming. A track record of project delivery and performance, meeting client expectations and maximising commercial performance.

Be an expert in 1D-2D modelling using tools like Infoworks ICM, Flood Modeller, TUFLOW/ESTRY, or HEC-RAS, and Hydrological Assessment with FEH hydrological assessment and UK hydrology with an eye on future methods and approaches.

Be motivated: You should be highly motivated and self-driven, committed to achieving excellence. You will have enthusiasm for leading work-winning activities.

Be collaborative: Strong interpersonal skills and effective communication are essential for collaborative work.

Be adaptable: Flexibility and a willingness to tackle new challenges are valuable traits, and you will be prepared to take on new challenges.

Have strong organisational abilities: You should be well-organised and able lead multiple projects and non-project activities simultaneously. Recognize opportunities for delegation and the development of team members.

Reward & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

Be rewarded. Find out more.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Find out more.

Additional information

Security clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

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