Principal Flood Modeller at Civic Engineers in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom | Kablio

Role

Description

flood assessment

hydrological assessment

drainage design

project management

client relations

mentoring

Providing technical guidance, support and training to junior colleagues and assisting, where practicable, in the mentoring and development of others
Leading the delivery of flood Risk Assessments, Hydrological Assessments and Drainage Strategies.
Managing projects and maintaining client relationships
Supervises and mentors junior staff, managing small teams of staff on a project and supervisory basis
Assisting with winning work and the development of new business within the flooding sector
Supports our clients to manage water, flooding and the coastal environment in a sustainable and innovative way.
Co-ordinates, quality assures and leads the delivery of Flood Risk Assessments, Surface Water Management Plans and hydrological assessments.
Contributing to the effective design of flood alleviation schemes

Requirements

chartered

hydrology

infoworks icm

flood modeller

arcgis

project management

Acknowledged professional profile in flood risk / hydrological assessment with a working knowledge of UK/Ireland hydrology guidance and regulations.
Experience managing/ supervising junior staff
A chartered engineer with CIWEM or ICE.
Able to work effectively as part of a team
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complicated technical information to our clients in a clear and transparent way.
Works well under pressure
Commercial awareness, including tendering for flood and coastal work.
Significant experience in carrying out flood risk analyses for planning, design purposes.
Ability to work on own initiative & prioritise workload
Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
Proven experience of 1D-2D modelling using Infoworks ICM or Flood Modeller.
Excellent time management & organisation skills
Experience managing projects and ability to monitor and deliver work to the agreed budget, programme, and scope.
Strong decision-making & problem-solving skills
A degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Water & Environmental Management, or another related discipline.
Demonstrable experience co-ordinating, quality assuring and undertaking feasibility assessments, optioneering and outline and detailed design packages of work and producing engineering calculations, specifications, drawings and business case reports.
Ability to follow instructions
GIS analytical skills in ArcGIS and QGIS
Professional and able to work with integrity
Experience in quality assurance (QA) processes, including the checking of others’ outputs.
High attention to detail

Benefits

A market competitive salary (regularly reviewed, revised and updated)
You will get the opportunity to work on interesting and varied flood, coastal and maritime projects for our clients including Local Authorities and private developers across Scotland, England & Ireland.
Flexible, Hybrid Working (Our Better Normal model of work can be as unique as you are!)

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

2004

Years Established

The company has been a pioneering force in sustainable infrastructure design since its inception.

The company thrives on blending technical excellence with creative solutions to transform urban environments.
Known for their collaborative approach, the team works alongside architects, contractors, and clients to achieve outstanding results.
Their work spans sectors such as transport, residential, commercial, utilities, and urban regeneration.
Their designs focus on creating places that enhance the quality of life for the communities they serve.
Standout projects include their contribution to major city-wide regeneration schemes and state-of-the-art transport infrastructure.
Civic Engineers has a rich history of delivering high-quality, award-winning projects across the UK and beyond.

Culture + Values

Collaborative: We understand the importance of being open to discussions, sharing ideas and finding better ways of working.
Ingenious: We are lateral thinkers, innovators and problem solvers; we have a strong track record in unlocking hidden value on projects. We confront risk rather than seeking to simply avoid it.
Passionate: We are passionate about engineering and the positive contribution it can have in improving people’s lives. Through the projects that we deliver we help to create a lasting legacy.
Curious: We are always listening, learning and asking questions in the pursuit of better designs and solutions.
Helpful: We are responsive and bring positive action and insight to the challenges faced by our clients and their communities. We go the extra mile to deliver excellence in our service at every stage.

Environment + Sustainability

50% reduction by 2030

Long-term emissions goal

Aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030 across all scopes (1, 2, and 3).

16.1% reduction achieved

Early interim target met

Achieved a 16.1% operational emissions reduction in 2023, exceeding the initial 15% goal one year early.

42% Scope 3 reduction

Ambitious supply chain target

Targets a 42% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2030, aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

Committed to UN Race to Zero ‘Net Zero’ by 2050, with operational carbon plan in place since December 2023.
Interim GHG reduction targets: 15% by 2024 and 30% by 2026 for scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions.
Scope 1 emissions to be zero by 2030 (minimising fossil-fuel heating); scope 2 zero by 2030 via low-carbon electricity.
Published five-year Operational Carbon Management Plan and annual carbon assessment reports.
Studio-level initiatives include energy efficiency upgrades, active travel promotion, green energy audits, bike storage and showers.
Carbon Neutral certified via Gold Standard offsetting; UKGBC-aligned net-zero built environment roadmap.

Inclusion & Diversity

Two days leave

Volunteering Leave

Employees receive volunteer leave, allowing time off to engage in community service or charitable activities.

Engages in volunteering programs with schools and universities to promote engineering careers to students.
Does not provide public gender diversity data or specific DEI targets.

Articles

Civic Engineers - About Us

Civic Engineers - Careers

Civic Engineers - Projects

Role

Description

flood assessment

hydrological assessment

drainage design

project management

client relations

mentoring

Providing technical guidance, support and training to junior colleagues and assisting, where practicable, in the mentoring and development of others
Leading the delivery of flood Risk Assessments, Hydrological Assessments and Drainage Strategies.
Managing projects and maintaining client relationships
Supervises and mentors junior staff, managing small teams of staff on a project and supervisory basis
Assisting with winning work and the development of new business within the flooding sector
Supports our clients to manage water, flooding and the coastal environment in a sustainable and innovative way.
Co-ordinates, quality assures and leads the delivery of Flood Risk Assessments, Surface Water Management Plans and hydrological assessments.
Contributing to the effective design of flood alleviation schemes

Requirements

chartered

hydrology

infoworks icm

flood modeller

arcgis

project management

Acknowledged professional profile in flood risk / hydrological assessment with a working knowledge of UK/Ireland hydrology guidance and regulations.
Experience managing/ supervising junior staff
A chartered engineer with CIWEM or ICE.
Able to work effectively as part of a team
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complicated technical information to our clients in a clear and transparent way.
Works well under pressure
Commercial awareness, including tendering for flood and coastal work.
Significant experience in carrying out flood risk analyses for planning, design purposes.
Ability to work on own initiative & prioritise workload
Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
Proven experience of 1D-2D modelling using Infoworks ICM or Flood Modeller.
Excellent time management & organisation skills
Experience managing projects and ability to monitor and deliver work to the agreed budget, programme, and scope.
Strong decision-making & problem-solving skills
A degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Water & Environmental Management, or another related discipline.
Demonstrable experience co-ordinating, quality assuring and undertaking feasibility assessments, optioneering and outline and detailed design packages of work and producing engineering calculations, specifications, drawings and business case reports.
Ability to follow instructions
GIS analytical skills in ArcGIS and QGIS
Professional and able to work with integrity
Experience in quality assurance (QA) processes, including the checking of others’ outputs.
High attention to detail

Benefits

A market competitive salary (regularly reviewed, revised and updated)
You will get the opportunity to work on interesting and varied flood, coastal and maritime projects for our clients including Local Authorities and private developers across Scotland, England & Ireland.
Flexible, Hybrid Working (Our Better Normal model of work can be as unique as you are!)

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

2004

Years Established

The company has been a pioneering force in sustainable infrastructure design since its inception.

The company thrives on blending technical excellence with creative solutions to transform urban environments.
Known for their collaborative approach, the team works alongside architects, contractors, and clients to achieve outstanding results.
Their work spans sectors such as transport, residential, commercial, utilities, and urban regeneration.
Their designs focus on creating places that enhance the quality of life for the communities they serve.
Standout projects include their contribution to major city-wide regeneration schemes and state-of-the-art transport infrastructure.
Civic Engineers has a rich history of delivering high-quality, award-winning projects across the UK and beyond.

Culture + Values

Collaborative: We understand the importance of being open to discussions, sharing ideas and finding better ways of working.
Ingenious: We are lateral thinkers, innovators and problem solvers; we have a strong track record in unlocking hidden value on projects. We confront risk rather than seeking to simply avoid it.
Passionate: We are passionate about engineering and the positive contribution it can have in improving people’s lives. Through the projects that we deliver we help to create a lasting legacy.
Curious: We are always listening, learning and asking questions in the pursuit of better designs and solutions.
Helpful: We are responsive and bring positive action and insight to the challenges faced by our clients and their communities. We go the extra mile to deliver excellence in our service at every stage.

Environment + Sustainability

50% reduction by 2030

Long-term emissions goal

Aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030 across all scopes (1, 2, and 3).

16.1% reduction achieved

Early interim target met

Achieved a 16.1% operational emissions reduction in 2023, exceeding the initial 15% goal one year early.

42% Scope 3 reduction

Ambitious supply chain target

Targets a 42% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2030, aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

Committed to UN Race to Zero ‘Net Zero’ by 2050, with operational carbon plan in place since December 2023.
Interim GHG reduction targets: 15% by 2024 and 30% by 2026 for scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions.
Scope 1 emissions to be zero by 2030 (minimising fossil-fuel heating); scope 2 zero by 2030 via low-carbon electricity.
Published five-year Operational Carbon Management Plan and annual carbon assessment reports.
Studio-level initiatives include energy efficiency upgrades, active travel promotion, green energy audits, bike storage and showers.
Carbon Neutral certified via Gold Standard offsetting; UKGBC-aligned net-zero built environment roadmap.

Inclusion & Diversity

Two days leave

Volunteering Leave

Employees receive volunteer leave, allowing time off to engage in community service or charitable activities.

Engages in volunteering programs with schools and universities to promote engineering careers to students.
Does not provide public gender diversity data or specific DEI targets.

Articles

Civic Engineers - About Us

Civic Engineers - Careers

Civic Engineers - Projects