Engineering consultancy specializing in infrastructure, water, and environmental solutions.
Develop and validate hydraulic models for flood risk and coastal projects
14 days ago ago
Entry-level
Full Time
Chester, Bradford-on-Avon, Swansea, Redhill or Glasgow
Hybrid
Company Size
600 Employees
Service Specialisms
Water Engineering
Flood Risk Management
Sustainability
Water and Wastewater
Commissioning
Network Services
Transport
Geotechnical Engineering
Sector Specialisms
Water Management
Water and Wastewater Treatment
Water Utility Infrastructure
Environmental Services
Water Resources
Role
Description
model validation
flood assessment
hydraulic modelling
survey scoping
hydrological analysis
Model validation against gauged data
Author Flood Risk Assessments / Flood Consequence Assessments to support planning applications
Develop hydraulic models from survey and check and review third party models
Prepare scopes for topographic and channel surveys
Undertake hydrological analysis for model inputs
Requirements
python
gis
flood modeller
tuflow
hec-ras
postgraduate
Awareness of the National Planning Policy Framework and Planning Policy Wales in relation to assessing and managing flood risk
Appraisal of flood risk management solutions and residual risk
Awareness of hydrological assessment using rainfall-runoff (e.g. ReFH2) and statistical methods
Knowledge of programming/macro writing e.g. python scripts
Knowledge and understanding of basic hydrological and hydraulic principles and their practical application
Hold a valid UK driving licence for site visits
Awareness of how modelling software is used (eg. Flood Modeller (FM), TUFLOW/ESTRY and HEC-RAS)
Show a desire to grow with, and progress within the company and wider industry and achieve a professional qualification (e.g. CIWEM)
Preferably a relevant post graduate qualification
Author clear, concise and technically accurate modelling reports
Degree (2:1 or above) in geography, engineering, environmental science or other relevant subject (other relevant technical qualification can be considered)
Communicate effectively as part of a distributed and multi-disciplinary team and be able to work and manage time and resources effectively
Knowledge and understanding of GIS software, preferably ArcGIS or QGIS
Benefits
Flexible working (part time available, remote working for part of the role)
Competitive salary
Continuous training and development – tailored training agreements towards chartership
Flexible benefits e.g. buy annual leave, varying pension contributions, options for private healthcare
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
Founded with a vision to deliver sustainable and innovative engineering solutions.
Expertise spans critical infrastructure projects that impact communities worldwide.
Known for delivering large-scale water, energy, and transport projects.
Specializes in tackling complex environmental challenges in urban and rural settings.
Has worked on high-profile projects such as water treatment plants and major transport networks.
Experienced in adapting to changing technologies and evolving industry standards.
Offers a range of consulting, design, and construction services tailored to meet the needs of its clients.
Highly involved in projects that enhance urban resilience and sustainability.
Culture + Values
We put people first.
We believe in building strong, trusting relationships.
We are dedicated to delivering solutions that make a difference.
We strive for excellence and continuous improvement.
We are passionate about working collaboratively.
Environment + Sustainability
By 2050
Net Zero Commitment
Aim to achieve net zero emissions by a specific future date, aligning with global climate goals.
Reduce carbon emissions across operations actively.
Help clients minimize environmental impact through sustainable solutions.
Implement a sustainable development framework in projects.