Technical Manager; Flood Risk

Let’s transform society together…We’re Sweco, a leading design, engineering, environment and regulatory consultancy in Europe. We’re now recruiting for a Technical Manager (Flood Risk) in Glasgow
. This role can be worked flexibly, with a minimum of three days per week in the office and the option to adjust start and finish times.

You will lead the delivery of complex hydraulic‑modelling projects, provide technical overview to junior staff, mentor and quality‑assure modelers, and shape innovative solutions that improve climate resilience across the UK.

• 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.
• Have proven experience liaising with clients, regulators (EA, LLFAs, water companies) and multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Hold chartered status from an appropriate institution.
• Have strong proficiency in at least one major modelling platform (e.g., Flood Modeller, TUFLOW, ICM).
• Have an excellent understanding of UK and Scotland flood policy, the NPPF, EA guidance and drainage standards.
• Have knowledge of water resource management (advantageous).
• Have proven ability to lead and motivate individuals.
• Have commercial experience in producing winning tenders and understanding commercial risk, influencing strategic decision‑making within the business.
• Have excellent consultancy, communication and interpersonal skills and a strong 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 five additional days per year)
• Cycle2
  
  Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (well‑being, 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 positively 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, and we interview applicants covered by the Equality Act 2010 that opt into the guaranteed interview scheme.

Let’s transform society together at Sweco!