Principal Hydraulic Modeller

**Principal Hydraulic Modeller**

**Salary**: £45,000 - £53,000 (experience dependant)

**Location**: Hybrid and flexible working arrangement, with home working and in any of our offices (Northallerton, Otley, Durham, Kendal or Cockermouth), including some travel to other sites.

**Contract**: Permanent, full-time, 40 hours’ per week (Monday - Friday)

**Benefits**:25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays’, company pension and retail benefits, training and varied projects with local authority and private clients.

Are you an experienced Hydraulic Modeller, looking for a new challenge on a variety of different projects? Can you bring your experience to the exciting new projects across we have coming up across North Yorkshire and beyond? Then you could be the next leader to join us at Align.

**“Our people are what makes us who we are as a company”**

Due to a big increase in work, there is an exciting opportunity for a Principal Hydraulic Modeller to join our multi-discipline workforce. This is a brand new role with Align, giving you the opportunity to take a lead in hydraulic modelling in the business and truly make it your own.

For this role you will use your extensive experience of this sector and your background in engineering to produce and run 1D/2D hydraulic models, Flood Risk Assessments, Flood Alleviation Schemes and Drainage Strategies on a wide range of schemes. Using Hydraulic software packages of your choice, you will work with our Engineers and Technicians to deliver projects that meet client requirements whilst providing technical support to others.

You will be at the heart of Align Property Partners and bring your drive, motivation and ambition to be part of a large growth we are seeing in this sector. We are recognised for as one of the largest multi-disciplinary organisations in the north of England.

To be successful in this position, you will be able to demonstrate the following essential skills and qualifications:

- Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or equivalent with post-qualification experience that enables you to manage project delivery and provide leadership within an engineering consultancy
- Proven record delivering Flood Alleviation schemes, Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategies. Deep knowledge of the regulatory system to ensure that designs and projects comply with relevant laws and regulations.
- Proficiency in engineering software tools, such as Autocad, ArcGIS and Hydraulic Modelling software (e.g., Infodrainage, Flow, HEC-RAS, TUFLOW, Flood Modeller)
- Strong project management skills, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
- Able to communicate effectively with team members, clients, stakeholders, and regulatory authorities.
- Leadership skills such as mentoring & team building, and engage in activities involved in staying up to date with the latest advancements, technologies, and industry trends to provide cutting-edge solutions and maintain your expertise.
- Ability to work with clients directly or through project managers. Building and maintaining strong client relationships, understanding their needs, and ability to manage expectations
- Membership with CIWEM or working towards membership of this professional body.
- Full UK driving license

To read the full Job Description, please visit the link here.

**“If you are interested in working for a dynamic, expanding, forward-thinking company, you could be the next leader at Align”**

As an award-winning building design consultancy, we take pride in the quality of the projects we deliver. We have a strong work pipeline provided by our Partner North Yorkshire Council which provides us with unique access to a wide range of building projects across many sectors including Infrastructure, Housing, Education, Industrial and public buildings.

When you join Align, you will join a team of professionals who feel rewarded for the work they do. Operating in a relaxed but professional environment, we want to provide the training and resources to succeed and thrive in your role. Our people are not just numbers, everyone is crucial to the vital services we provide, and we treat everyone in our teams with respect and complete support.

Established in 2015, our team is made up of varying professions, from Architects to Engineers, Quantity Surveyors to Property Advisors, all based across our offices in the North of England. Our Northallerton office is in the heart of North Yorkshire allowing for great transport links with the county and the rest of the UK. Our Otley office is close to the dynamic city of Leeds and a gateway to West Yorkshire and we also have offices in the North East and beautiful Cumbria locations of Kendal and Cockermouth

At Align we live by our 5 core values: Quality, Innovation, Respect, Honesty and Truth, which elevates us to our aim of being the property consultant of choice with our clients, but also why our team will tell you why they are proud to be part of