Flood Risk Modelling Expert

19 hours ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom sweco Full time
Job Title: Principal Flood Risk Modeller

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Flood Risk Modeller to join our Flooding and Water Management Team. As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in promoting 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 successful candidate will have significant experience in hydraulic modelling applied to a range of projects, with a strong technical understanding of UK hydrology and open channel hydraulics. You will be proficient in standard hydraulic modelling packages, such as Innovyze ICM, Flood Modeller Pro, TUFLOW, HEC-RAS or SRH2D, and have the ability to lead and manage projects, working within agreed deliverables, key milestones, project methodology, quality assurance and control strategy.

Key Responsibilities:
  1. Provide technical direction to the teams' modellers and be responsible for the quality of flood risk modelling deliverables.
  2. 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.
  3. Act as a mentor for team members, supporting the development of their skills, providing technical guidance and supervising their deliverables.
Requirements:
  1. Significant experience in hydraulic modelling applied to a range of projects.
  2. Good technical understanding of UK hydrology and open channel hydraulics.
  3. Proficiency in standard hydraulic modelling packages.
  4. Ability to lead and manage projects.
  5. Understanding of economic appraisals.
  6. Experience in optioneering and schematic design.
  7. Soft skills to successfully deliver public and statutory consultations.
  8. Knowledge of Flood Risk Assessment, Natural Flood Management and Sustainable Drainage techniques.
  9. Chartered status from an appropriate institution.
  10. Hold an MSc/MEng and/or PhD focused on either hydrology, hydraulic modelling, water resources or other applied environmental science subject.

We offer a meaningful job where your work will drive environmental, economic and societal development. If you want to make a meaningful contribution to society, if you are motivated to grow, and if you want to join a business with genuine opportunities for career progression, then we'd love to hear from you.



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