Description
We are currently working with one of the Europe's leading engineering and architecture consultancies as they look to add a Principal Flood Risk Modeller to their London Energy, Water and Environment division, where you will be part of the Flooding and Water Management Team.
This role can be worked flexibly with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office and the option of adjusted start and finish times.
As part of the Water Environment Department, you'll promote the sustainable management of water resources, helping to protect the water environment, make people and places safer and more resilient to flood risk and climate change. The consultancy will work with you to develop your technical expertise so that you can become a real Difference Maker and develop sustainable and innovative solutions to address these issues.
You will work on a variety of flood risk assessments, EIAs, flood risk management and alleviation schemes across the UK, for infrastructure/utilities and development schemes in both the public and private sectors.
As a Principal Flood Risk Modeller, you'll provide technical direction to the teams' modellers and be responsible for the quality of flood risk modelling deliverables: you will use your experience in flood risk assessment and management within a multi-disciplinary environment influencing the approach to modelling and decision making in relation to the flood risk mitigation measures proposed.
Depending on your project management experience you will take the lead or work closely with project managers to coordinate resources, administer contracts, manage clients, and track quality/programme/budget. Your role will include acting as a mentor for team members supporting the development of their skills, providing technical guidance and supervising their deliverables.
To be successful in this role you'll:
1. Have significant experience in hydraulic modelling applied to a range of projects.
2. Demonstrate good technical understanding of UK hydrology and open channel hydraulics.
3. Demonstrate knowledge and experience of standard hydraulic modelling packages e.g. Innovyze ICM, Flood Modeller Pro, TUFLOW, HEC-RAS or SRH2D.
4. Demonstrate ability to lead and manage projects, working within agreed deliverables, key milestones, project methodology, quality assurance and control strategy.
5. Understand economic appraisals (MCM, B£ST etc).
6. Have experience in optioneering and schematic design.
7. Possess the soft skills to successfully deliver public and statutory consultations.
8. Knowledge of Flood Risk Assessment, Natural Flood Management and Sustainable Drainage techniques is also desirable.
9. Hold chartered status from an appropriate institution (C.Eng or C.WEM).
10. Hold an MSc\MEng and\or PhD focussed on either hydrology, hydraulic modelling, water resources or other applied environmental science subject.
Company benefits include ingrained flexible working policies, paid professional subscriptions, a bonus scheme, car allowance, employee assistance programme, salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme, 7% employer pension contribution (2% employee), a benefits portal, as well as much more.
This is a unique opportunity that is not to be missed. If you think your experience matches up well, please click apply or reach out to Jamie Will at Calibre Search.
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