Jobs in Hertford, United States

Account Delivery Manager: Local Authorities – Location: Flexible, UK. Contract Type: Full Time Permanent. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the provision of local flood risk management services and surface water management to Lead Local Flood Authorities. We are seeking a flood risk manager at Associate Consultant level with a track record delivering services for Lead Local Flood Authorities, working as a stakeholder or consultant.

This role is ideal for a Chartered professional with demonstrable experience in the Flood and Coast sector. You should be dynamic, able to grow and inspire others to develop their careers in local flood risk management.

We provide the full breadth of local flood risk services, from initial appraisals through to business cases, detailed design and supervision, and from Local Flood Risk Management Strategies to brought-in service support on statutory planning applications and land drainage consents.

Supports our clients to manage our water and coastal environment in a sustainable and innovative way.

• Coordinates, quality assures and leads the delivery of Surface Water Management Plans, Local Flood Risk Management Strategies, and Strategic/Outline Business Cases, and brought-in service support on operational LLFA functions.
• Leads on proposals for local authority work and supports the development and implementation of business plans.
• Supervises and mentors early career professionals, managing small teams on a project and supervisory basis.
• Works with candidates who have degrees in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Geography, Water & Environmental Management, or related disciplines.
• For geography/science backgrounds: coordinates, quality assures and analyzes flood risk datasets; produces flood risk assessment reports, business cases and strategies.
• For engineering backgrounds: coordinates, quality assures and undertakes feasibility assessments, optioneering, and outline/detailed design packages; produces engineering calculations, specifications, drawings and business case reports; oversees site supervision duties for engineering projects.
• Experience of working within or for Lead Local Flood Authorities (as a stakeholder or consultant).
• Commercial awareness, including tendering for flood and coastal work and contract management.
• Experience leading projects/services in the flood and coastal sector to agreed budget, programme and scope, with proactive problem-solving.
• Excellent communicator with internal and external clients and stakeholders to develop business relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to explain complex technical information clearly.
• Experience managing/supervising junior staff and working with flood and coastal risk management stakeholders, including local communities.
• Experience in quality assurance (QA) processes, including checking others outputs.

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

For geography/science backgrounds: demonstrable experience coordinating, QA, and analyzing flood risk data and creating related outputs.

For engineering backgrounds: demonstrable experience coordinating, QA, and delivering feasibility studies, optioneering, design packages, and engineering calculations; oversight of site supervision for projects.

We develop intelligent solutions using our award-winning integrated planning and design approach to deliver functional infrastructure and lasting environmental and social legacies. This is backed by a culture that has stayed true for over 100 years. We create new possibilities for humanity through our innovative approach to delivery.

Together with our clients, we strive to find smarter ways to deliver projects—from low-carbon, sustainable and resilient water solutions, flood alleviation and environmental services, to connecting people with insights and data.

Binnies is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business founded in 1989. RSK operates as a group of businesses that work together to grow and diversify, with a people-first culture that rewards talent and supports career development.

RSK is committed to an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds and perspectives. We believe diversity makes us stronger and more innovative.

If you’re passionate about making a difference, join us as we work to build a brighter, more equitable and sustainable future for all.

We create sustainable critical infrastructure across the asset life cycle to meet the net zero challenge. Sustainability is integrated into all we do, utilising digital innovation to create value. We de-risk projects through collaborative engagement and holistic thinking, building inclusive wealth for clients, stakeholders and communities.

We are engaged in every aspect of the water industry, helping clients collect, store, move and treat water and wastewater; plan and manage watersheds; harness energy embedded in water treatment and movement; and enhance sustainability. We incorporate digital transformation to create more resilient and reliable solutions using data analytics to provide powerful insights.