Associate / Associate Director / Director

Top End jobs; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy is seeking an Associate/Director to manage flood risk projects across the UK. The role involves leading teams, preparing client projects from inception to closeout, and supporting junior staff development. Ideal candidates will have experience in flood risk management, strong leadership skills, and a willingness to mentor. This position offers competitive benefits, flexible hybrid working arrangements, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Flexible working arrangements

Structured learning and development platform

Qualifications

• Experience leading flood risk and surface water projects.
• Strong background in strategic catchment planning.
• Ability to write reports and present effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead flood risk and surface water projects.
• Prepare client briefs and deliver projects.
• Mentor and supervise junior staff.

Skills

Flood risk project delivery

Surface water separation

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Hydraulic modelling

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Bidding and proposition development

IT Systems proficiency (ArcGIS, AutoCAD, Civil 3D)

Education

Degree in a relevant field

Chartered with ICE or CIWEM

Tools

ArcGIS

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

Job description

Associate / Associate Director / Director

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Do you want to do meaningful work that improves quality of life? At Tetra Tech, you will work with high‑performing teams who are passionate about using their expertise to find solutions to complex problems in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy and international development. Tetra Tech is one of the fastest growing environmental consultancies in the world.

Overview

We currently have a number of positions to fill within our flood risk and water team due to ongoing growth. The role will be based ideally throughout the UK (Manchester, Chorley, Cockermouth, Newcastle, Liverpool or Leeds), although other locations may be considered for the right candidate. Our team undertakes major and challenging infrastructure projects across public and private sectors, providing integrated flood risk and drainage solutions that incorporate state‑of‑the‑art design across rivers, coastal and surface water problems.

Responsibilities

• Lead flood risk and surface water separation projects across river, coastal and flood defence appraisal and design, hydraulic modelling, hydrology assessment, surface water management and business case development.
• Guide project teams and support clients in portfolio delivery, including client‑facing roles and leadership activity.
• Prepare client briefs and deliver projects from inception through to close‑out in accordance with best practice.
• Mentor and supervise junior staff, supporting their development and ensuring on‑time delivery.
• Support bidding and proposition activity to grow the team.
• Manage change, ensure projects are delivered to time, cost and quality standards, and promote safety practices.

Qualifications

• Be an enthusiastic professional who likes a challenge.
• Want to work in a busy and growing team and have a desire to progress the career.
• Have experience in the delivery and leading of flood risk and/or surface water separation projects from solution development, optioneering and design in line with the relevant guidance.
• Have experience in strategic catchment planning and decision making.
• Experience in writing reports and presenting to internal and external partners.
• Experienced in creating, developing and leading collaborative client relationships.
• Experienced working across and leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects efficiently and effectively, such as with hydraulic modellers, engineers and environmental consultants.
• Experience in IT systems such as ArcGIS, AutoCAD, Civil 3D and the Microsoft Office suite.
• Be educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant field and Chartered with the ICE or CIWEM.
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, ability to work independently, a collaborative approach and a proven ability to deliver work on time.
• Experience in bidding for work and developing new client propositions.
• Have a commitment to encouraging exemplar health and safety practices within the workplace and within design.
• Be a team player displaying enthusiasm, flexibility and versatility.
• Have the ability to mentor, encourage and support junior team members.
• Hold a full UK driving licence.
• Security Clearance to minimum SC level preferable (or be suitable and willing to apply for clearance).

Company & Benefits

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of high‑end consulting and engineering services worldwide. We combine the resources of a global, multibillion‑dollar company with local, client‑focused delivery in more than 400 locations. We are committed to sustainable and resilient solutions. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered. We provide internal project management training and a structured learning and development platform including mentoring, coaching, CPD and training. Our hybrid working policy allows flexible working between home office and on‑site, with occasional UK travel and the potential for work outside normal office hours.

For more information, visit www.tetratecheurope.com. To apply, submit your CV and cover letter on the Careers section of our website. Tetra Tech is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates in line with the Equalities Act 2010. We can offer a range of solutions to support work/life balance and can discuss flexible working arrangements, including reduced hours, flexible start and finish times, or compressed hours. Thank you for your interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.