Principal Consultant

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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 various projects across the UK. If this describes you, we want to hear from you and discuss how we can help develop your career!

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

About AtkinsRéalis:

AtkinsRéalis is a major engineering, environmental, and design consultancy offering opportunities to talented professionals working on diverse projects at various scales. Our ongoing projects include flood risk management, natural flood management, flood forecasting, flood alleviation, and water resource management. We also work internationally on projects in the Red Sea economic zone, Middle East developments, and North America, often collaborating with colleagues in India.

Requirements:

• Experience in delivering flood risk projects with a focus on hydraulic modelling, capable of leading technical work and mentoring junior staff.
• Strong client relationship skills and collaborative working abilities.
• Extensive experience in flood risk analysis for strategy, planning, development, or design.
• Proficiency in 1D-2D modelling tools like Infoworks ICM, Flood Modeller, TUFLOW/ESTRY, or HEC-RAS, and GIS platforms such as ArcGIS, MapInfo, or QGIS. Hydrological assessment experience with FEH and UK hydrology is desirable.
• Leadership experience in developing and leading technical teams.
• Chartered status is valued; support for obtaining professional memberships will be provided.
• Desirable: Civil engineering design experience related to flooding.

Responsibilities:

• Perform detailed technical work, including hydraulic modelling, data analysis, GIS, and reporting, ensuring quality standards.
• Manage and supervise junior team members and support project management tasks.
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and provide high-quality client service.
• Support business development through tendering and stakeholder engagement.
• Contribute to the development of the Flood Risk Team and participate in technical networks.

The Individual Should:

• Be motivated, self-driven, and committed to technical excellence.
• Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Be adaptable and flexible to new challenges.
• Be well-organized with the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Pay close attention to detail and maintain high standards.

Training and Development:

AtkinsRéalis offers comprehensive training and development programs, supporting professional growth and membership of relevant institutions. Opportunities for career progression into management roles are available.

Meeting Your Needs:

We offer a flexible 'Total Reward' package tailored to your lifestyle, including flexible holidays, health benefits, and career planning. Our IT systems support remote working, and we encourage flexible working arrangements. We also promote community engagement through corporate social responsibility initiatives.

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