Transactional Flood Risk Team Leader

Antea Group is a global environment, health, safety, and sustainability consulting firm. We combine strategic thinking with technical expertise to solve client challenges and create a cleaner, safer, and more sustainable world. We partner with leading companies to address ESG-related business challenges in a way that fits their pace and objectives. Our UK team works closely with sister organisations across Europe, Asia, and Latin America and as a founding member of the Inogen Alliance.

About the position

We are looking for an ambitious technical and commercial leader to join the Water Services team to drive the growth and delivery of our expanding transactional flood risk service, working closely with our internal Transactional Support team. The role focuses on leading and technically overseeing transactional Flood Risk Assessments and providing sound commercial advice to clients across the UK and Europe.

This role reports directly to the Client Service Director and is a hybrid role, based at home but with regular attendance at one of our primary UK hubs preferred (Leeds, Manchester, London and Nottingham currently). As we enter an exciting build-out and scaling phase, this position offers candidates the chance to make a visible stamp on our service line by taking charge of a fast growing Transactional Flood team.

Key activities under this role would include (but not be limited to):

• Lead & technically oversee the production and delivery of transactional Flood Risk Assessments for real estate assets.
• Provide commercially focussed Transactional Flood advice to Real Estate clients in the UK and Europe.
• Oversee the drafting and issue of proposals for Transactional Flood work for Real Estate clients.
• Lead the growth of the Transactional Flood team and support and develop staff within the team.
• Manage and develop client relationships to set and meet predicted budget revenues.
• Build strong relationships with the Transactions Support Practice to ensure the successful delivery of transactional flood projects and timely issue of flood proposals.
• Actively engage with Transactional Flood clients in the Real Estate sector and take the lead of developing new business in conjunction with the Transactions Support practice.
• Attend at key events from a technical and business development perspective.
• Keep up to date with developments in legislation and guidance that impact flood risk advice and implement best practice and key developments into the operations of the team.
• Mentor staff across the Flood team to support their professional development and foster an inclusive, collaborative culture.
• Maintain a good awareness of Real Estate markets and other wider financial, economic and geopolitical events that may impact Transactional markets.
• Drive business development through proposals, networking, and thought leadership, working with the Client Services Director.

To be successful in this role, individuals must demonstrate:

• Communication: Clear, timely engagement with clients, regulators, and internal teams.
• Organisation: Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritise tasks and maintain documentation.
• Health & Safety: Vigilance and compliance with site and project safety requirements.
• Technical: Strong understanding of flood risk policy, drainage principles, and ESG considerations.
• Problem Solving: Analytical approach to identifying risks and developing solutions.
• Leadership: Ability to mentor and develop junior staff and foster an inclusive, collaborative culture.
• Trusted Advisor: Build strong client relationships and identify opportunities for added value.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in within the Environmental or Real Estate consultancy industry, with strong leadership and technical skills.
• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science or a related water discipline.
• Professional chartered member of CIWEM or ICE – desirable but not essential.
• Ability to work under pressure in line with stringent client timescales and internal project deadlines.
• Knowledge and understanding of accessing, utilising and interpreting European Flood Risk mapping data.
• Strong project leadership, financial management and client engagement skills.
• Proficiency in GIS for spatial analysis.

Additional information

Our consulting operations in UK are supported by the wider Antea Group. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to travel for projects.

Antea Group UK offer a competitive pay and benefits package including, company pension scheme, 25 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, increasing with service, the opportunity to buy additional leave, and supported training and professional development opportunities. Medical insurance with Vitality including dental, optical and hearing, freebies and discounts, GP consultations and physiotherapy. Life insurance is 4 x salary through UNUM with additional benefits of discounts on selected retailer purchases.

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