FULLY REMOTE - Flood Modeller

Strata Construction Consulting; City Of London; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Flood Modeller to join their remote UK team. The successful candidate will produce technical reports and manage hydrological assessments. Candidates should have substantial experience with flood modelling software and a degree in a relevant field. This role offers flexible working hours and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Fully remote working from anywhere in the UK

Flexi working hours

Health Insurance

Continual CPD

Support for chartership journey

Qualifications

• Significant experience in UK recognised flood modelling packages is essential.
• Familiarity with both 1D and 2D modelling methods needed.
• Experience dealing with SEPA and Local Authorities is critical.

Responsibilities

• Write detailed Flood Risk Assessments in line with NPF4 policy.
• Translate complex modelling outputs for client understanding.
• Develop hydraulic models and check third-party models for suitability.

Skills

Flood Modelling

Hydrological Assessments

Technical Communication

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Degree in Geography

Degree in Environmental Management

Degree in Engineering

Tools

Flood Modeller

ESTRY

TuFLOW

WINFAP

ReFH2

Job description

We have an opening for a Flood Modeller to join our UK-based remote team. You’ll be joining a team of talented flood risk consultants, natural flood management consultants, water neutrality, nutrient neutrality, civil engineers and hydraulic modellers.

You will become a key part of the existing Scotland flood risk and drainage team; the successful candidate will have an enthusiasm to develop their career in the water/environment sector.

The right candidate will be able to work independently and as part of a distributed team and can communicate effectively both in writing and verbally with colleagues and clients alike.

You’ll work across private sector and major infrastructure jobs with a diverse project portfolio. There are even opportunities to work internationally. This role is aimed at those wanting to progress their career and gain exposure to new aspects of being a consultant, bidding for work, project management, business development and exposure to being responsible for projects concept through to completion.

What’s on offer

• Fully remote working from anywhere in the UK
• Flexi working hours
• Health Insurance
• Continual CPD, both internal and external and exposure to industry experts
• Support in your journey to chartership

The role

• Write clear, concise and technically accurate detailed FRA reports in full accordance with the relevant NPF4 policy, adhering to both SEPA and Local Authority requirements
• Translate complex modelling outputs to easily accessible and understandable information to support the clients desired outcomes (planning/ flood alleviation)
• Demonstrate the capacity to work as part of a distributed team and be able to work and manage time and resources effectively
• Show a desire to grow with, and progress within the company and wider industry
• Undertake hydrological analysis for model inputs using WINFAP/ReFH or other methods
• Develop hydraulic models from survey and check and review third party models for suitability

What you need to succeed

• We expect applicants to have significant experience in several UK recognised flood modelling packages, such as Flood Modeller, ESTRY and TuFLOW.
• To have experience in developing hydrological assessments using WINFAP, ReFH2 and FEH statistical methods.
• To be familiar with both 1D and 2D modelling methods and their application to a range of studies.
• A key part of the role is being able to communicate your decision-making process, adapt to challenging modelling requirements and present technically sound information to a range of stakeholders.
• Experience dealing with SEPA and Local authorities is essential, as well as a sound understanding of producing detailed Flood Risk Assessments in support of planning applications in accordance with NPF4 (Policies 10 and 22).
• To be successful in this role you will hold a minimum degree(s) in Geography, Environmental Management or Engineering and have a good technical background with anything from 4 years upwards of UK based industry experience.