Technical Manager; Flood Risk

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.

• Lead the development of 1D, 2D and integrated hydraulic models using software such as Flood Modeller, TUFLOW, Info Works 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.

• 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.

• 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)
• Cycle2
  
  Work 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!

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.