SENIOR HYDRAULIC MODELLER

Our client is a leading global business and is now one of the UKs largest and fastest growing multi-disciplined consultants, with an excellent reputation for their breadth of capability.

They have an exciting opportunity for a Senior or Principal Flood Risk Hydraulic Modeller / Hydrologist to join their flood risk and drainage team, based in either London, Manchester, Leeds, Bristol or Newcastle offices. In all cases you will be able to take advantage of their very flexible hybrid working arrangements, which ensure a good work / life balance.

The team undertakes a wide variety of major and challenging infrastructure projects for the private and public sector, across a range of development sectors.

Our client is looking for an experienced individual to assist in the hydraulic modelling and hydrology assessment to support their design of flood risk schemes and flood risk assessment services. They work with a diverse range of clients delivering challenging projects for private and public sectors. Projects can be UK wide and typically range in size from £2k to £100M schemes covering defence, transport, local government, infrastructure, healthcare, education, commercial, industrial and residential development.

You will work independently and proactively on technical aspects from a project's inception, determining and agreeing methodology, hydrological calculation, hydraulic model build, quality assurance review, calibration, designing simulations and reporting in accordance with best practice. There will also be the opportunity to work collaboratively at the feasibility level on wider engineering projects and with senior management.

You will provide support to project managers throughout the delivery of projects as well as take on project management responsibility on low risk projects, including taking client facing roles as you develop your career. Where appropriate, you will instruct, supervise and mentor junior staff in the design and management of schemes and work with clients to ensure delivery of projects to time and cost, and to help manage change.

Suitable candidates should be able to demonstrate some or all of the following characteristics:

• Experienced in developing hydrological studies using UK hydrological methodologies (such as the Flood Estimation Handbook)
• Experience of modelling a range of flooding sources using industry standard Hydraulic Modelling Software (Flood Modeller, TuFLOW, ESTRY, InfoWorks ICM)
• Experience in delivering flood modelling commissions to support flood risk projects and flood risk assessments to support projects through the planning system
• Experienced in undertaking technical reviews of hydraulic models produced by others
• Experienced engaging local authorities and the Environment Agency when reviewing technical details around hydraulic modelling
• Experienced in writing reports and presenting to internal and external partners
• Knowledge and experience in applying UK flood risk policy such as NPPF, SPP and TAN15
• Experience in consulting and liaising with key stakeholders (i.e. clients, LLFA, EA, water companies)
• Experience in discharge of conditions for planning applications
• A will to work across the business to promote the flood risk services we offer
• Experience in IT systems such as ArcGIS, AutoCAD and the Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience in the preparation of fee proposals
• Be educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant field and chartered with CIWEM or equivalent.
• Have good interpersonal and communication skills, ability to work independently, a collaborative approach and a proven ability to deliver work on time
• Have a commitment to encouraging good health and safety practices within the workplace and within design
• Be a team player displaying enthusiasm, flexibility and versatility
• Have the ability to mentor, encourage and support junior team members
• Have a desire to build upon your existing experience, continuing your professional development.
• Hold a full UK Driving Licence
• Want to work in a busy and growing team and have a desire to progress their career (essential)

This is an exciting opportunity to join a successful company that offers a very competitive salary, pension, and benefits package, along with many other fringe benefits. As a business going through a strong period of growth there is excellent professional development support and great scope for progression.

Our client has long recognised that their success is built on the expertise and dedication of their employees. They provide a collaborative and flexible environment that supports individual performance. Their professional development programme will help you to enhance your existing skill set and ensure your role and responsibilities remain diverse.