Veolia
Cannock, Staffordshire
Salary: Competitive + Annual Bonus + Car Allowance / Company Car Grade: GGS13 Location: Hybrid working out of any of the following Veolia offices; Cannock, Warrington, Billingham, London or Rugby When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life. We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture. What we can offer you: Access to our company pension scheme Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential What you'll be doing: Leading the technical development of large scale and complex energy infrastructure projects during early project phases (typically up to RIBA 2), with responsibility for all aspects of technical optioneering, project management and customer / stakeholder engagement. Providing essential technical governance by identifying, reviewing and mitigating all project risks, and leading governance reviews to the Technical Director Leading the scoping and negotiation of project development agreements, and developing high level Capex and Opex estimates with support from Veolia teams Planning, managing and monitoring projects to ensure they are progressing and completed on time, within budget, and to agreed specification and standard Coordinating activities from all internal stakeholders (technical experts, business development, operations, legal, finance, planning) and external stakeholders (client, specialist consultants, contractors, suppliers, funders, and public authorities. Leading techno-economic assessment with support from energy modelling engineers and advising the business on project commercialisation strategy What we're looking for: Leadership of Major Energy Projects Development at early stage (75m+) Experience of project development and project management in the context of engineering and construction projects, within in the energy/utility sector Energy engineering knowledge to expert level Degree level qualification in either a relevant engineering, construction or commercial discipline Advanced skills in Utility Engineering, Project Management, Business Acumen, Financial Management, and Informed Decision Making Capability to sustain high level technical conversations on all aspects of energy projects (mechanical, electrical, controls, utilities networks) and engage with specialists as required What's next? Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come. We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career. We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles. We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you are successful in securing a new role or promotion within the company, any offer to you may be subject to the acceptance of standardised terms and conditions. These new terms and conditions may differ from your current contract, if you have any questions about how this might affect you, please don't hesitate to contact your line manager or the HR team. What's next? Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come. We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career. We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles. We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
Salary: Competitive + Annual Bonus + Car Allowance / Company Car Grade: GGS13 Location: Hybrid working out of any of the following Veolia offices; Cannock, Warrington, Billingham, London or Rugby When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life. We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture. What we can offer you: Access to our company pension scheme Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential What you'll be doing: Leading the technical development of large scale and complex energy infrastructure projects during early project phases (typically up to RIBA 2), with responsibility for all aspects of technical optioneering, project management and customer / stakeholder engagement. Providing essential technical governance by identifying, reviewing and mitigating all project risks, and leading governance reviews to the Technical Director Leading the scoping and negotiation of project development agreements, and developing high level Capex and Opex estimates with support from Veolia teams Planning, managing and monitoring projects to ensure they are progressing and completed on time, within budget, and to agreed specification and standard Coordinating activities from all internal stakeholders (technical experts, business development, operations, legal, finance, planning) and external stakeholders (client, specialist consultants, contractors, suppliers, funders, and public authorities. Leading techno-economic assessment with support from energy modelling engineers and advising the business on project commercialisation strategy What we're looking for: Leadership of Major Energy Projects Development at early stage (75m+) Experience of project development and project management in the context of engineering and construction projects, within in the energy/utility sector Energy engineering knowledge to expert level Degree level qualification in either a relevant engineering, construction or commercial discipline Advanced skills in Utility Engineering, Project Management, Business Acumen, Financial Management, and Informed Decision Making Capability to sustain high level technical conversations on all aspects of energy projects (mechanical, electrical, controls, utilities networks) and engage with specialists as required What's next? Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come. We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career. We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles. We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you are successful in securing a new role or promotion within the company, any offer to you may be subject to the acceptance of standardised terms and conditions. These new terms and conditions may differ from your current contract, if you have any questions about how this might affect you, please don't hesitate to contact your line manager or the HR team. What's next? Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come. We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career. We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles. We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
Arthian Ltd
City, Manchester
Job Title: Flood Risk & Drainage Lead Location: Hybrid Working / Based from any of our UK Offices (Manchester, Liverpool or Glasgow Preferred) Salary: Competitive Job Type: Full Time, Permanent About us: We are a team of enthusiastic and collaborative planners, designers, environmental consultants, engineers and health & safety professionals. Our client base includes public and private sectors. We have grown significantly over the last few years and now employ 200 individuals across the UK. Teamwork and a people-first culture are at the heart of everything we do and we wish to engage an enthusiastic professional to join our team. Please note that the company does not offer sponsorship and therefore candidates must have the legal right to live and work in the UK to be considered for this role. About The Role: Arthian is seeking a commercially driven Flood Risk & Drainage Lead to lead and grow our Water Environment team. This is not a pure delivery role. We are looking for someone who can combine strong technical oversight with business development, client ownership and team leadership. The successful candidate will help shape the direction of the service line, strengthen technical capability and grow fee income. You will take ownership of projects, clients and team performance while driving commercial growth across a varied portfolio of sectors and clients. You will lead and oversee delivery across the water environment discipline, including Flood Risk Assessments, drainage strategies and designs, hydraulic modelling and specialist assessments. Our Work: Our water environment team delivers a wide range of work across flood risk, drainage and hydraulic modelling, supporting planning and delivery for energy, infrastructure, industrial, residential and commercial projects. The work is varied, client-facing and often fast moving, with a mix of strategic advisory, modelling and design-led delivery. You will: Lead and oversee delivery across the water environment discipline, including Flood Risk Assessments, drainage strategies and designs, hydraulic modelling and specialist assessments Manage technically complex projects, including surface water and fluvial assessments, drainage network modelling, detention and storage design, and fire water and containment assessments where required Act as technical sign-off and quality lead on flood risk, drainage and modelling outputs Build and manage client relationships across a varied client base (developers, operators, landowners, contractors, consultants and public sector bodies), developing repeat work and new opportunities Lead fee proposals, tenders and scope definition, including advising clients on proportionate scope and risk Support and lead business development activity, including pipeline development and conversion Line manage and mentor junior consultants, delegating effectively and maintaining standards Own project financial performance, including budgets, fee forecasting, WIP management and invoicing Contribute to strategic growth of the water team, including market positioning, service development and capability building What We Are Looking For: Commercial mindset: Evidence of winning work, leading proposals or owning client accounts Confident scoping work, agreeing fees and advising clients on proportionate scope and risk Comfortable with budgets, fee forecasting, WIP and invoicing Leadership: Experience line managing, mentoring or leading a team Strong QA instincts and ability to enforce standards Credible and confident representing the business externally Technical capability: Strong understanding of UK flood risk policy, guidance and planning requirements Experience producing and reviewing FRA and drainage submissions Working knowledge of SuDS principles, hydraulic design and hydraulic modelling Able to technically direct and review modelling and design outputs, even if not the primary modeller on every project Sector alignment: Experience delivering water environment work across a range of sectors and clients Planning-led development experience is valuable, but not essential if you can demonstrate strong technical oversight and commercial performance across other sectors Experience with energy, industrial, infrastructure, utilities, developer-side or contractor-side projects is welcomed Personal drive: Commercially aware, proactive and growth minded Comfortable operating in an agile consultancy environment with high ownership and accountability Motivated to progress in the business Benefits: Competitive salary and attractive benefits package is offered, including: 33 days holiday Hybrid and flexible working Salary sacrifice schemes (EV, Cycle to Work, Holiday Purchase) Health cash plan Volunteer day To Apply: Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role. Please summarise what you can bring to the role and your salary expectation. Only those invited to interview will receive a response Candidates with experience of: Flood Risk Consultant, Drainage Engineer, Implementation Engineer, Flood Risk Management, Flood Risk Implementation, Drainage Engineer, Hydraulic Engineer, Civil Engineering Manager may also be considered for this role
Job Title: Flood Risk & Drainage Lead Location: Hybrid Working / Based from any of our UK Offices (Manchester, Liverpool or Glasgow Preferred) Salary: Competitive Job Type: Full Time, Permanent About us: We are a team of enthusiastic and collaborative planners, designers, environmental consultants, engineers and health & safety professionals. Our client base includes public and private sectors. We have grown significantly over the last few years and now employ 200 individuals across the UK. Teamwork and a people-first culture are at the heart of everything we do and we wish to engage an enthusiastic professional to join our team. Please note that the company does not offer sponsorship and therefore candidates must have the legal right to live and work in the UK to be considered for this role. About The Role: Arthian is seeking a commercially driven Flood Risk & Drainage Lead to lead and grow our Water Environment team. This is not a pure delivery role. We are looking for someone who can combine strong technical oversight with business development, client ownership and team leadership. The successful candidate will help shape the direction of the service line, strengthen technical capability and grow fee income. You will take ownership of projects, clients and team performance while driving commercial growth across a varied portfolio of sectors and clients. You will lead and oversee delivery across the water environment discipline, including Flood Risk Assessments, drainage strategies and designs, hydraulic modelling and specialist assessments. Our Work: Our water environment team delivers a wide range of work across flood risk, drainage and hydraulic modelling, supporting planning and delivery for energy, infrastructure, industrial, residential and commercial projects. The work is varied, client-facing and often fast moving, with a mix of strategic advisory, modelling and design-led delivery. You will: Lead and oversee delivery across the water environment discipline, including Flood Risk Assessments, drainage strategies and designs, hydraulic modelling and specialist assessments Manage technically complex projects, including surface water and fluvial assessments, drainage network modelling, detention and storage design, and fire water and containment assessments where required Act as technical sign-off and quality lead on flood risk, drainage and modelling outputs Build and manage client relationships across a varied client base (developers, operators, landowners, contractors, consultants and public sector bodies), developing repeat work and new opportunities Lead fee proposals, tenders and scope definition, including advising clients on proportionate scope and risk Support and lead business development activity, including pipeline development and conversion Line manage and mentor junior consultants, delegating effectively and maintaining standards Own project financial performance, including budgets, fee forecasting, WIP management and invoicing Contribute to strategic growth of the water team, including market positioning, service development and capability building What We Are Looking For: Commercial mindset: Evidence of winning work, leading proposals or owning client accounts Confident scoping work, agreeing fees and advising clients on proportionate scope and risk Comfortable with budgets, fee forecasting, WIP and invoicing Leadership: Experience line managing, mentoring or leading a team Strong QA instincts and ability to enforce standards Credible and confident representing the business externally Technical capability: Strong understanding of UK flood risk policy, guidance and planning requirements Experience producing and reviewing FRA and drainage submissions Working knowledge of SuDS principles, hydraulic design and hydraulic modelling Able to technically direct and review modelling and design outputs, even if not the primary modeller on every project Sector alignment: Experience delivering water environment work across a range of sectors and clients Planning-led development experience is valuable, but not essential if you can demonstrate strong technical oversight and commercial performance across other sectors Experience with energy, industrial, infrastructure, utilities, developer-side or contractor-side projects is welcomed Personal drive: Commercially aware, proactive and growth minded Comfortable operating in an agile consultancy environment with high ownership and accountability Motivated to progress in the business Benefits: Competitive salary and attractive benefits package is offered, including: 33 days holiday Hybrid and flexible working Salary sacrifice schemes (EV, Cycle to Work, Holiday Purchase) Health cash plan Volunteer day To Apply: Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role. Please summarise what you can bring to the role and your salary expectation. Only those invited to interview will receive a response Candidates with experience of: Flood Risk Consultant, Drainage Engineer, Implementation Engineer, Flood Risk Management, Flood Risk Implementation, Drainage Engineer, Hydraulic Engineer, Civil Engineering Manager may also be considered for this role
