Assistant Consultant

AtkinsRéalis; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking senior flood modellers to lead hydraulic and hydrological projects across the UK. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership skills, extensive experience in flood risk analysis, and be proficient in various modelling tools, ready to tackle significant projects related to climate change and flood risks.

Benefits

Flexible holidays

Health & wellbeing support

Career planning support

Comprehensive development programs

Mentoring opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in flood risk analysis for strategy, planning, development, or design.
• Proficiency in 1D-2D modelling tools and GIS platforms.
• Experience managing and supervising junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed technical work including hydraulic modelling, data analysis, and reporting.
• Manage and supervise junior team members.
• Support business development activities.

Skills

Flood Risk Analysis

Leadership

Hydraulic Modelling

Data Analysis

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Chartered Status (ICE or CIWEM)

Tools

Infoworks ICM

Flood Modeller

TUFLOW/ESTRY

HEC-RAS

ArcGIS

MapInfo

QGIS

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Location- Warrington, Epsom, Glasgow, Oxford, Peterborough, Bristol, Swansea, Birmingham.

Are you into flood risk management and looking for your next exciting opportunity? We are seeking senior flood modellers to join our thriving business and work on major projects across the UK. If this describes you, we want to hear from you and discuss how we can support your career development!

We have recently been named as a Delivery Partner for the Environment Agency’s latest framework, aimed at understanding the impacts of climate change and flood risks in England. Under the 2024 Mapping and Modelling Framework, AtkinsRéalis will provide survey, mapping, modelling, incident management, hydrological, and other professional services to help identify and plan for climate events. This significant program will enhance the Environment Agency’s ability to understand climate impacts and reduce flooding risks, supporting communities across England.

Due to this and other projects, we have vacancies across the UK for enthusiastic and ambitious individuals in technical roles.

Role: Contribute to and lead hydraulic and hydrological modelling projects.

Expertise: Proficiency in 1D and 2D modelling for rivers, surface water, and coastal areas.

Location: Vacancies across the UK.

AtkinsRéalis is a leading engineering, environmental, and design consultancy, offering opportunities to work on diverse projects at various scales. Our ongoing flood risk management projects include frameworks for the Environment Agency and local authorities in the UK, as well as major international projects. We work in natural flood management, flood forecasting, flood alleviation, and water resources management, collaborating globally, including in the Middle East, North America, and across Asia. Our projects are delivered by international teams, including colleagues in India.

Requirements:

We are hiring for Associate Consultants, Engineers, and Modelers in our UK offices, with consideration for exceptional candidates elsewhere. Candidates should have experience in flood risk projects focusing on hydraulic modelling, with the ability to lead technical work and mentor junior staff. Building strong client relationships and collaborative skills are essential.

• Extensive experience in flood risk analysis for strategy, planning, development, or design, with proven project delivery.
• Proficiency in 1D-2D modelling tools such as Infoworks ICM, Flood Modeller, TUFLOW/ESTRY, or HEC-RAS, and GIS platforms like ArcGIS, MapInfo, or QGIS. Hydrological assessment experience, including FEH and UK hydrology, is desirable.
• Leadership experience in developing technical teams.
• Ability to make robust decisions based on data and information.

Chartered status is highly valued, and we support professional development to achieve and maintain memberships with institutions like ICE and CIWEM. Civil engineering design experience related to flooding is a plus but not mandatory.

Responsibilities:

• Perform detailed technical work including hydraulic modelling, data analysis, GIS, and reporting, ensuring quality assurance.
• Manage and supervise junior team members and support project managers with financial and change control tasks.
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and provide integrated client services.
• Support business development activities, including tendering and stakeholder engagement.
• Contribute to the development of the Flood Risk Team through active participation in technical networks.

The individual should:

• Be motivated and committed to technical excellence.
• Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills for collaboration.
• Be adaptable and open to new challenges.
• Be well-organized, capable of managing multiple projects, and supportive of team development.
• Maintain high standards with attention to detail.

Training:

We offer comprehensive development programs, mentoring, and support for professional memberships. Opportunities exist for career progression into project or business management and participation in global technical networks, including our Flood Risk Management network.

Meeting Your Needs:

Our 'Total Reward' package is flexible to suit your lifestyle and career goals, including benefits such as flexible holidays, health & wellbeing, and career planning support. We support flexible working arrangements, including home-working, to promote work-life balance. Our CSR initiatives include supporting community groups and charities.

We are committed to inclusive recruitment and can accommodate your needs throughout the process. Please contact us confidentially at R for support or inquiries.