Shape the Future with BWB Consulting

Who We Are

BWB Consulting is a dynamic, award-winning engineering and environmental design consultancy. We push boundaries, innovate, and deliver exceptional results—earning us the ACE Best Large Consultancy of the Year (2022) and the ACE 2024 Wellbeing Award.

We’re serious about people - BWB is both an Investors in People and Investors in Wellbeing accredited organisation. We invest in talent, growth, and a high-performance culture where you can thrive, challenge yourself, and make an impact.

Why Join Us?

At BWB, you’ll be part of a team that:
Drives Excellence – We set the standard and exceed expectations.
Innovates – We embrace fresh ideas and cutting-edge solutions.
Works with Integrity – We do what’s right, always.
Collaborates – We believe in teamwork, mentorship, and shared success.
Leads in Sustainability – We integrate sustainable solutions into everything we do.

About the team

Our Advisory Division is made up of highly qualified individuals with extensive experience in Water, Environmental Engineering, Geotechnics, Contaminated Land, Ecology, Heritage, Flood Risk, Air Quality, Transport, and Acoustic disciplines. The Advisory Division works either as part of multi-disciplinary BWB project teams or independently for a range of key clients. We provide timely and cost-effective consultancy services to the public and private development sectors on projects of any type or size.

The Water Team forms part of the Division and is comprised of qualified engineers and environmental consultants with specific experience in flood risk, drainage, hydraulic modelling and environmental planning.

What you’ll be doing

• The role typically entails the delivery of hydrology, hydraulic modelling, and flood risk assessments as well as input into production of environmental statements.
• Working on projects covering a range of client sectors (private developers and public bodies), and scales (plot scale to NSIPs), and covering pre-planning to construction.
• Assisting with project management, including client liaison, workload supervision, resource planning and financial administration.
• Developing innovative solutions to complex flooding problems, for example flood relief optioneering and watercourse diversions.
• Engaging with clients, other professionals, and flood risk stakeholders to balance development aspirations and find opportunities to offer betterment to the environment.
• Provide solutions to technical problems and input to provide factual and interpretative reports throughout the lifecycle of a project.
• Proactively working with other disciplines with the company to deliver an integrated service to our clients.

What you’ll bring

• Knowledge of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) as well as flood risk and drainage policy in the UK
• A track record in project management, delivering projects to scope, programme, and budget.
• Use of hydraulic modelling software packages such as Flood Modeller Pro and TUFLOW. Experience in Infoworks ICM beneficial but not essential.
• Experience in hydrological analysis using Flood Estimation Handbook techniques and associated software packages, such as ReFH2 and WINFAP.
• Enthusiasm for mentoring junior team members and sharing knowledge and experience with others.
• Experience in the production of Environmental Statement chapters and knowledge of the Water Framework Directive will be of benefit.
• Skills and knowledge in drainage strategy and Sustainable Drainage Systems is desirable.
• Strong capability in using GIS software (QGIS) and the Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience in using AutoCAD, Civils 3D, and Causeway Flow would be beneficial but not essential.
• The ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues throughout the Company, clients, and suppliers.

Why BWB?

High-Performance Culture – Be part of a team that’s driven, innovative, and always evolving.
Competitive Salary & Benefits – We reward talent with top-tier pay, 5% pension match, and exclusive perks.
Career Growth – Fully funded development programs, chartership support, and professional memberships.
Flexibility & Wellbeing – Hybrid working & Core Hours, 25+ days holiday, healthcare cash plan & wellbeing initiatives.
Make a Difference – Work on meaningful projects, engage with communities, and shape the future.

We Welcome All Talent

As a proud supporter of the Armed Forces Covenant, we actively encourage applications from veterans, reservists, and military families.

We are also a Disability Confident Employer.

We champion diversity, inclusion, and individuality—whatever your background, if you’re ready to make an impact, we want to hear from you.

Join Us Today!

If you’re looking for a high-energy, high-impact environment where ambition is rewarded, BWB is the place for you.

Explore our guide, Working for BWB, to find out more and start your journey today!