Principal Flood Modeller in Edinburgh

Principal Flood Modeller in Edinburgh

Full-Time 45000 - 60000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead flood risk assessments and manage diverse projects in a collaborative environment.
  • Company: Growing multidisciplinary consultancy with a focus on innovative flood and water solutions.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, professional development, and comprehensive benefits package.
  • Other info: Opportunities for mentorship and exposure to challenging projects across the UK and Ireland.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact on flood management while advancing your career in a supportive team.
  • Qualifications: Degree in relevant field and strong experience in flood modelling and project management.

The predicted salary is between 45000 - 60000 £ per year.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Principal Flood Modeller to join a growing multidisciplinary consultancy delivering projects across Scotland, England and Ireland. This position offers the chance to work on a diverse portfolio of flood risk, coastal, infrastructure and development projects within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in leading technical delivery, managing client relationships and supporting the continued growth of the flood and water team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the delivery of Flood Risk Assessments, Hydrological Assessments and Drainage Strategies
  • Support the design and development of flood alleviation schemes
  • Manage projects, programmes and client relationships
  • Contribute to business development and tender submissions
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members
  • Coordinate and quality assure technical outputs and project deliverables
  • Deliver feasibility studies, optioneering and detailed design packages
  • Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams across a range of sectors

Requirements

  • Degree qualified in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Water Management or a related discipline
  • Chartered or Incorporated with ICE, CIWEM or similar professional institution
  • Strong experience in 1D-2D flood modelling using Infoworks ICM and/or Flood Modeller
  • Proven background delivering flood risk and hydrology projects within the UK or Ireland
  • Experience producing Flood Risk Assessments, Surface Water Management Plans and drainage strategies
  • GIS capability including ArcGIS and/or QGIS
  • Commercial awareness with experience managing budgets, programmes and project scope
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Previous experience mentoring or supervising junior engineers/modellers

What’s on Offer

  • Competitive salary package
  • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
  • Clear progression opportunities within a growing team
  • Ongoing professional development and chartership support
  • Exposure to a varied and technically challenging project portfolio
  • Collaborative and supportive working environment
  • Comprehensive benefits package including enhanced leave, wellbeing support and professional memberships

Principal Flood Modeller in Edinburgh employer: Energy Jobline ZR

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Contact Details:

Energy Jobline ZR Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Principal Flood Modeller in Edinburgh

Flood Risk Assessments
Hydrological Assessments
Drainage Strategies
1D-2D Flood Modelling
Infoworks ICM
Flood Modeller
GIS Capability