Principal Scour Management Engineer

AMEY; Scotland; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Scotland is looking for a Principal Flood Modeller and Team Leader to oversee flood management modelling and design. The role involves leading a team, developing innovative design solutions, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Candidates should possess a relevant degree, extensive experience in hydrological modelling, and ideally have Chartered status. The firm offers flexibility, training opportunities, and an inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Generous Pension scheme

A minimum of 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Bonus of up to 10% of base salary

Flexible benefits scheme

Community Involvement Days

Qualifications

• Demonstrable high-level experience within the relevant technical field.
• Ability to produce technically sound engineering solutions.
• Extensive experience in managing project-related tasks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production of Flood Management Modelling and design.
• Develop effective concept design solutions.
• Supervise and mentor team members.
• Assist with contract preparation and project planning.

Skills

Flood risk management

Hydrological modelling techniques

Technical governance

Client relationship building

Team leadership and mentoring

Education

Bachelors or Masters degree in relevant field

Chartered status with professional body

Tools

Infoworks ICM

FloodModeller

HecRas

Job description

Amey are a leading provider of full life-cycle engineering, operations, and decarbonisation solutions, for transport infrastructure and complex facilities.

Working for us, you’ll be delivering sustainable infrastructure solutions that enhance life and protect our shared future.

Our people are driven by a set of strong values, based on safety, insight, and collaboration.

The Opportunity

Amey Engineering teams improve the environment and create sustainable flooding solutions across the UK, by working in partnership with a range of clients, providing consultancy design services for Local Authorities, Strategic and Local transport providers and organisations delivering National Infrastructure. We make our towns and cities better places to live by improving connectivity, flood resilience, sustainability and quality of life.

The role

Due to the increased workload, we are seeking to recruit a Principal Flood Modeller and Team Leader. The successful candidate will undertake and oversee the production of Flood Management Modelling and design, leading a dedicated flood management modelling team. The successful candidate will work collaboratively within the Flooding and Water Management team in Scotland in our Edinburgh or Glasgow offices, providing effective support and assistance to modellers and team leaders on a variety of flood schemes.

Being an experienced Principal Flood Modeller / Engineer at Amey Consulting, you’ll have the chance to focus on the parts of your role you most enjoy. Whether it’s further training to broaden your skills, working more closely with your clients to build relationships, or having the opportunity to develop leadership capabilities, our environment is one of collaboration and support where the direction of your career is led by you. Key responsibilities include:

• Develop effective concept design solutions that are consistent with the project brief
• Undertake a wide range of modelling work on all aspects of the functions design and maintenance
• Implement effective, value for money and innovative modelling design solutions to meet technical and project requirements
• Progress projects through preliminary and detailed modelling design with emphasis on client requirements and innovation
• Ensure compliance with relevant health, safety and environmental legislation, particularly the CDM Regulations
• Supervise, mentor and develop team members from senior modelers, through to graduate modelers and technicians
• Assist with contract preparation together with project planning and programming
• Project administration reporting to the Project Manager including monitoring programme delivery, resources and budgets Inspection work, feasibility studies, cost estimating for works and fees
• Support the preparation of bids and delivery of services on other contracts.
• Inspection work, feasibility studies, cost estimating for works and fees
• Effective management and response of project-related correspondence
• Checks to ensure compliance with the Integrated Management System and assist in the development
• Prepare and check feasibility studies, appraisal/assessment reports and other written documents
• Development of engineering solutions and presents engineering options
• Complete performance appraisals with direct reports and provide learning and development opportunities where possible

What you will bring to us:

• Demonstrable high-level experience and expertise within the relevant technical field, probably gained in a Senior Modeller role or equivalent
• An ability to produce or oversee the production of technicallysound engineering solutions, complying with all relevant technical standards and clientrequirements
• Have extensive experience in Infoworks ICM, FloodModeller or HecRas and hydological modelling techniques
• Have experience in managing project-related tasks associated with health, safety andwelfare, e.g. Construction (Design and Management) Regulations
• Are experienced in the application of technical governance procedures within a consulting engineering environment
• Have a Bachelors or Masters degree in an appropriate subject
• Have Chartered status held with an appropriate professional body, with notable post graduate experience in flood risk management projects
• Know technical governance procedures and how they are applied within aconsulting engineering environment
• Are an accredited training manager with a relevant professional institution, e.g. Supervising Civil Engineer for the Institution of Civil Engineers
• Capable of acting as modelling lead or engineering day-to-day main contact for a project where required under the terms of the commission

What we can offer you:

At Amey, we recognise that our biggest asset is our people. That’s why when you join us, we offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life’s ups and downs. It’s the reason why Investors in People put us among the top 1% of employers.

Career Development –

Our dedicated progression framework identifies your career pathway and progress within the organisation, and with dedicated mentoring and support on hand to ensure you hit your career milestones. We’re huge advocates for professional development and offer a recognition bonus for those achieving professional qualifications.

Work-life Balance –

Work-life balance and flexibility are key for our success. We empower our people to make choices that are right for them, with hybrid, part-time and flexible work patterns. And with a network of offices across the UK, we’re open to discussing working options that suit you.

Wellbeing –

Health cash plan, 24 GP, support and assistance programmes, wellbeing ambassadors and Wellbeing Wednesday, dental vouchers

EDI-

At Amey we celebrate our people and all that they are. This is reflected in our Affinity Group networks, providing a community of support and connection, a safe space to share experiences, learn from one another and generate ideas – Women @ Amey, NeuroDiversity, Armed Forces, Multicultural Network, Pride, Diversability and Parents & Carers.

Social Value –

You’ll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives.

Plus, a range of other great perks and benefits including:

• Pension – Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to
• Holidays - Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Bonus – up to 10% of base salary
• Choices - Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership.
• Save with Amey - Our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in.

Your Career at Amey Consulting

At Amey Consulting, we value collective expertise, but also the spark one person can bring. As one of us, you can really be yourself, because your individuality is an asset.

You’ll be stretched, but always supported. We’ll recognise your hard work and look after your well-being too. You’ll be empowered to play your part and achieve, encouraged to fulfil your own ambition as well as the shared one.

Application Guidance

Amey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Please contact our recruitment team at [e-mail] to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional application support that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.