Contract Hydraulic Modeller

Strata Construction Consulting; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy in Cheltenham is seeking a Hydraulic Modeller for a long-term contract role. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in Flood Modeller Pro and InfoWorks ICM, with experience in managing projects and mentoring juniors. Excellent interpersonal abilities are essential for client liaison. This position offers a chance to work on diverse projects and gain valuable industry experience.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of relevant legislation and water industry regulation.
• Experience in managing projects of varying sizes.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare technical reports from hydraulic models.
• Build complex hydraulic models using InfoWorks ICM.
• Mentor graduates and liaise with clients.

Skills

Flood Modeller Pro

QGIS

ArcMap

HEC-RAS

InfoWorks ICM

Communication skills

Education

Relevant technical degree

Chartered or nearing chartership

Tools

FME

Optimatics

MapInfo

Job description

Are you a Hydraulic Modeller looking for a contract role?

This role is a long-term contract, and you will be joining our clients expanding team.

This is a great opportunity to gain a valuable role in a will-respected consultancy and work on a variety of projects.

The role:

• Competency in Flood Modeller Pro, Flood Modeller Pro – TUFLOW linked models, ESTRY-TUFLOW linked models and HEC-RAS.
• Skilled use of QGIS and ArcMap, and competency in MapInfo.
• Interpreting results from hydraulic models and preparing technical reports.
• Project management/client liaison and mentoring graduates.
• Building complex hydraulic models in InfoWorks ICM.
• Preparing Flood Risk Assessments and Strategic Flood Risk Assessments would also be an added advantage.

What you need to succeed:

• Working knowledge of relevant legislation and water industry regulation
• Working knowledge of GIS Systems (MapInfo, ArcGIS, QGIS).
• Experience using FME, Optimatics, python (or similar)
• Preferably degree qualified in a relevant technical subject.
• Chartered or working towards chartership for Senior or Principal grades.
• Affiliation with a professional institution like IET, InstMC, or CIWEM, or in the process of working towards membership and nearing application.
• Ability to manage small to large projects/packages and programmes of works.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Expertise using InfoWorks ICM and ICM Exchange.