Flood & Coast Services Delivery Director: Local Authorities & Hydraulic Modelling

RSK Group

  • Wales
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 13 days ago
At Binnies, part of the RSK Group, we foster a culture of empowerment, inclusivity, and wellbeing. With over a century of heritage in the global water and environment sector, we offer industry-leading flexible working arrangements and a supportive environment where diverse talent thrives. If you're passionate about making a difference in flood risk management, safeguarding water and environmental resources and creating infrastructure resilience, this is the place for you.About the RoleWe are seeking a strategic and delivery-focused Delivery Director to lead and expand our portfolio of services for local authorities and Risk Management Authorities and develop our hydraulic modelling services for a range of existing clients. The role will report into our Director of Delivery for Flood and Coastal Services.This senior leadership role will drive performance across a portfolio of flood and coastal erosion risk management (FCERM) projects, with responsibilities spanning:
  • Oversight of FCERM projects for local authorities and Risk Management Authorities including water companies
  • Strategic growth of hydraulic modelling services
  • Leadership of multidisciplinary teams and frameworks
  • Technical direction and service excellence
  • Leadership of flood risk opportunities for regulated water clients
Key Responsibilities
  • Serve as Project Director for local authority projects, ensuring delivery to financial and quality targets
  • Lead and grow our hydraulic modelling capabilities, supporting surface water and flood risk management initiatives
  • Develop and lead proposals and business plans for local authority clients and hydraulic modelling services
  • Act as Technical Authority for Surface Water Management Plans, Local Flood Risk Management Strategies, and Business Case development across a range of Risk Management Authorities including water companies
  • Provide expert consultancy and operational support to LLFAs, including statutory planning, land drainage consents, and flood investigations
  • Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders including the Environment Agency, Natural Resources Wales, and developers
  • Manage contract performance across multiple frameworks, ensuring strategic alignment and resource optimisation
  • Inspire and mentor teams to deliver excellence in local flood risk management and hydraulic modelling
Candidate Profile
  • Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Geography, or related discipline
  • Chartered (ideally Fellow) member of CIWEM, ICE, or similar professional body
  • Proven experience working with or within LLFAs and/or regulated water companies
  • Strong background in flood risk management, hydraulic modelling, and FCERM project delivery
  • Skilled in contract and project management, stakeholder engagement, and commercial delivery
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities
  • Demonstrated success in quality assurance and technical oversight
About BinniesWe deliver intelligent, sustainable infrastructure solutions that leave lasting environmental and social legacies. Our integrated planning and design approach supports resilient water systems, flood alleviation, and environmental services. As part of the RSK Group, we are backed by a global network of over 7,000 specialists across 120 businesses, committed to improving lives and communities through smarter project delivery.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 since our foundation over 100 years ago. We create new possibilities for humanity through our innovative approach to delivery.Together with our clients, we are always striving to find a smarter way to deliver projects. From providing low carbon, sustainable and resilient water solutions, flood alleviation and environment services, to connecting people with insights and data. Our business exists to improve the quality of life for our local communities today and for generations to come.Binnies is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then. In fact, Environment Analyst recently highlighted RSK’s growth commenting, “Few companies in the environmental services sector can claim to be expanding at the same pace as RSK.”RSK operates as a group of synergistic businesses with a growth strategy centred on diversification to build a resilient business that can withstand external pressures while also bringing more value to clients and opportunities to employees.

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