Flood risk Work, Jobs in Sighthill, Edh (with Salaries)

Technical Manager (Flood Risk)
Sweco —Edinburgh
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
9d
Technical Manager (Flood Risk)
Sweco UK —Edinburgh
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
9d
Assistant Ecologist
WSP —Edinburgh
- Communication skills
Associate Consultant/Engineer - Flood Risk
Stantec —Edinburgh
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
Assistant Project Manager/ Project Manager (Water Sector)
AECOM —Edinburgh
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Project management
- Organisational skills
Wastewater/Urban Drainage Modeller
Sweco —Edinburgh
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Analysis skills
- IT
- Flexible schedule
Principal Hydraulic Modeller - Flood Risk
AECOM —Edinburgh
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Data analysis skills
- Leadership
Civil Engineering Graduate Water / Edinburgh (Summer 2026 starts)
AECOM —Edinburgh
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
Associate Project Manager – Civil Infrastructure & Utilities
WSP —West Lothian
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- PMP
- Communication skills
- Flexitime
- Work from home
Assistant Cost Manager/ Cost Manager (Flood Alleviation)
AECOM —Edinburgh
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Organisational skills
- Contracts
- IT
Engineer - Flood and Water Management
Stantec —Edinburgh
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
Senior Hydraulic Modeller - Flood Risk
AECOM —Edinburgh
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Data analysis skills
Wastewater/Urban Drainage Modeller
Sweco UK —Edinburgh
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Analysis skills
- IT
- Flexible schedule
Technical Director - Civil Engineering (Development)
WSP —Edinburgh
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Business development
- Presentation skills
- Team management
- Flexitime
- Work from home
Principal Flood Modeller
Civic —Edinburgh
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Analysis skills
- Supervising experience
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Site Agent / Senior Site Agent
AmcoGiffen —Edinburgh
- £51,000 - £70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Leadership
- Life insurance
Quick apply
Energy & Utilities Infrastructure Engineer - Associate/ Associate Director (Development)
WSP —Edinburgh
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- AutoCAD
- Communication skills
- Flexitime
- Work from home
Project Manager
Fife Council —Glenrothes
- £47,604.34 - £57,196.54 a year
- Full-time
- Civil engineering
- Engineering
- Bachelor's degree
- Employee discount
Civil Engineer - Water / Principal Scour Management
Amey Ltd —Edinburgh
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Annual leave
Quick apply
14d
EIA Hydrology Consultant
ERM Group —Edinburgh
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- SharePoint
- IT

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Technical Manager (Flood Risk)

Sweco -
Edinburgh

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
9 days ago

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Private medical insurance
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Car scheme

Qualifications

Engineering
Water resources
Leadership
Communication skills

Full job description

Let’s transform society together…

We’re Sweco.

We’re future planners, city shapers, urban innovators, digital transformers, net zero chasers, community connectors, social enterprisers and lifestyle improvers.

We’re difference makers.

We’re Europe’s leading design, engineering, environment and regulatory consultancy and we’re now recruiting for a Technical Manager (Flood Risk) in Edinburgh. This role can be worked flexibly with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office and the option of adjusted start and finish times.

Our Flood Risk Team undertake a range of assessments to support strategic studies, and planning and design including environmental impact assessments (EIA), flood risk management, surface water management and SuDS, water quality and hydromorphological assessments, biodiversity net gain (river condition assessments) and river restoration You will work closely with the Team Manager to strengthen our modelling offer, develop new service lines, and position us as a go‑to partner for clients.

You will lead the delivery of complex hydraulic modelling projects, provide technical oversight to junior staff, and play a key role in shaping innovative solutions that improve climate resilience across the UK.

This is an ideal opportunity for a motivated individual who wants to influence project direction, work on a diverse range of high‑profile projects, and play a key role in building, shaping, and growing a team delivering flood risk, hydrology, and climate adaptation projects.

Core duties and responsibilities will include:

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

To be successful in this role you will:

Hold a degree in environmental science, engineering or similar subject with significant water science, hydrology, or hydraulics content.
Proven experience in liaising with clients, regulators (EA, LLFAs, water companies), and multi-disciplinary 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 would be advantageous
Proven ability in the leadership and motivation of individuals
Commercial experience of producing winning tenders and understanding commercial risk and influencing strategic decision-making within the business.
Excellent consultancy, communication and interpersonal skills with a good working relationship with all levels of the organisation, clients and contractors.

What’s in it for you?

This is an exciting time to join Sweco and if you want to be part of a company who is small in all the best ways but large enough to provide a diverse and exciting workload, this job is for you

You will learn from experienced people who share a passion for working together with our clients to deliver technical excellence.

If you believe you have the skill set required, are keen to join a business with genuine opportunities for career progression, then we’d love to hear from you.

Let’s transform society together at Sweco!

Employee Benefits

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).
Cycle2Work 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!

About Us

Transforming society together, we're planning and designing sustainable communities and cities of the future.

Solving the great societal challenges of our time is more relevant, demanding and inspiring than ever before. At Sweco, we bring together experts with different perspectives and skills to develop solutions that address the challenges of urbanisation, harness the positive power of digitalisation and make societies more sustainable.

We offer our clients a combination of global expertise and local presence, adapted to their business and reality. Our ambition is to be our clients’ most relevant partner, working together to help them solve their challenges, today and into the future.

Sweco is committed to enabling all its colleagues to achieve a great balance between work and their other priorities, such as caring responsibilities, leisure activities, further learning or other interests. We offer flexible start and finish times, part time and hybrid working options so that you can flex your hours around your day to day needs.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

It’s important to us that that all our colleagues thrive at work - we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects the contribution individuals can bring to Sweco. We aim to promote equality, inclusivity and diversity for everyone.

Here at Sweco 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 have signed the Armed Forces Covenant to ensure those who serve or have served, and their families, are treated fairly. To find out more The Armed Forces Covenant - Our Commitments | Sweco UK.

We are an accredited Real Living Wage Employer which reflects our commitment to fair pay and support for all colleagues.

We are also proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer, and will interview applicants covered by the Equality Act 2010 that opt into the guaranteed interview scheme on the application form and meet the minimum criteria for the role.

If I have a disability, can I get help (e.g. “reasonable adjustments”) with the application process?

If you’re an applicant with a disability that requires a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to use the online application system and need an alternative method for applying, please contact [email protected] for assistance.

In order to address your request the following information is needed:

Name
The best method for contacting you (Phone or email)
The position title
Requisition/vacancy number

Upon receipt of this information, we’ll respond to you promptly to obtain more information about your request.

Please note: we reserve the right to close vacancies before the advertised closing date.

Sweco UK&I have an internal resourcing team who are responsible for all recruiting activity. We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted agencies who we work with on those “hard to fill” roles.

We have defined processes for recruitment applications and it is company policy not to accept speculative CVs. Any speculative CVs received into the business (whether to a manager or member of the resourcing team) will become the property of Sweco and the agency will not be eligible for an introductory fee.

Our Preferred Supplier List was reviewed in November 2025 and we are not looking to add any additional agencies. We’ll be reviewing the PSL again at the end of 2026 and non-compliance with the above statements could be detrimental to you having the opportunity to be included.

Our Talent Community for experienced professionals is a great way to keep up to date with our latest news, insights, future vacancies, as well as gaining access to exclusive events hosted by our experts.

To learn more Join Our Talent Community - Sweco United Kingdom

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