Principal Flood Modeller (AH/PFM/BRUM) Birmingham, England
Salary: GBP55000 - GBP63000 per annum
Are you a Senior Flood Modeller looking to take the next step in your career? Perhaps you are a Principal Flood Modeller who is seeking a new opportunity?
The successful candidate will be leading a project and a team of flood risk engineers to provide high-quality work for development projects in the private sector.
What’s on offer:
* 26 days holiday per year, rising to 31 days with loyalty days, plus bank holidays.
* Opportunity to lead a team and projects.
* Active training and amazing development culture.
* Access to mentoring support from industry experts.
* ICE Training Agreement and support in other technical qualifications.
* Opportunity to be client facing and the chance to get involved with business development and marketing activities.
* Fast-tracked career progression.
The role:
* Lead for the production of 3D models using the Civil 3D modelling software.
* Convert 3D drawings into detailed designs.
* As the project lead, efficiently coordinate the production of detailed drawing and specification output applying expert technical knowledge in line with relevant legislation and industry standards.
* Collaborate on design models, calculations and sketches with other design disciplines.
* Assist in overseeing drawing production and verify work quality from colleagues.
* Assist in the review of consultants’ and contractors’ design proposals.
* Manage the upload and download of documents within the document management systems.
* Adhere to BIM protocols and office drawing standards.
* Attend and contribute to project and technical meetings.
* Attend site inspections and produce surveys when required.
What you need to succeed:
* 1D and 2D hydraulic modelling, particularly Flood Modeller and Tuflow.
* Hydrology, in particular the Flood Estimation Handbook and ReFH2 and WINFAP.
* Leading bids in the private and ideally public sectors.
* Recognising and communicating flooding and drainage related constraints and opportunities at development sites.
* Producing and reviewing a wide range of FRAs and ideally drainage strategies using MicroDrainage / InfoDrainage.
* Good knowledge of the planning system, in particular policy and guidance including the NPPF and SuDS Manual.
* Good knowledge of the water industry in both the public and private sectors.
* River engineering and restoration experience would be beneficial.
* Good financial control, project management and communication skills in a client facing role.
* Experience mentoring junior staff.
* Ability to write clear and concise reports.
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