Account Delivery Manager: Local Authorities

Location:

Flexible, UK

Contract Type:
Full Time Permanent

The Vacancy

Location:

Chester, Birmingham, Bradford on Avon, Bristol, Manchester or Redhill

Contract Type: Full-time or Part-time Permanent

This is an exciting and unique opportunity to lead our provision of local flood risk management services and surface water management to Lead Local Flood Authorities. We seek a flood risk manager at Associate Consultant level with a proven track record in delivering services within, or as a stakeholder or consultant for, Lead Local Flood Authorities.

This role is ideal for a Chartered professional with demonstrable experience in the Flood and Coast sector. You should be a dynamic individual capable of inspiring and developing others in local flood risk management.

Our services encompass the full spectrum of local flood risk management, from initial appraisals to business cases, detailed design, supervision, and strategies, including support on statutory planning applications and land drainage consents.

About the Role

You will support clients in managing water and coastal environments sustainably and innovatively.

You will coordinate, quality assure, and lead the delivery of Surface Water Management Plans, Local Flood Risk Management Strategies, Business Cases, and operational LLFA functions support.

You will lead proposals for local authority projects and support business plan development and implementation.

You will supervise and mentor junior professionals, managing small project teams.

The role is suitable for candidates with degrees in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Geography, Water & Environmental Management, or related disciplines.

For candidates with a geography/science background: experience in coordinating, quality assuring, analyzing flood risk datasets, and producing assessment reports, business cases, and strategies.

For engineering backgrounds: experience in feasibility assessments, design packages, engineering calculations, specifications, drawings, and site supervision.

Experience working within or for Lead Local Flood Authorities is required.

Commercial awareness, including tendering, contract management, and project leadership within budget and scope, is essential.

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, are required to explain technical information clearly to clients.

Experience supervising junior staff and engaging with flood risk stakeholders, including communities, is preferred.

Knowledge of quality assurance processes is necessary.

About Us

We develop innovative solutions using an integrated planning and design approach to create resilient infrastructure and lasting environmental and social legacies. Our century-long culture emphasizes creating new possibilities for humanity through delivery excellence.

As part of the RSK Group, a leading environmental, engineering, and technical services provider since 1989, we operate seamlessly across sectors, focusing on growth through diversification.

We prioritize employing, developing, and rewarding talented individuals, fostering a culture of innovation, support, and inclusion. We aim to help you achieve your career aspirations and offer fulfilling, challenging careers.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is fundamental, believing that a diverse workforce enhances our strength and innovation.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us in building a sustainable and equitable future.

Environment

We create sustainable infrastructure across asset life cycles to meet net-zero targets, integrating digital innovation and collaborative engagement to de-risk projects and generate inclusive wealth.

Water

We are involved in all aspects of the water industry, from water and wastewater management to watershed planning, harnessing energy, and enhancing sustainability through digital transformation and data analytics.