Senior Hydraulic Modeller

Penguin Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career progression

Professional development

Training opportunities

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is seeking a Senior Hydraulic Modeller in Manchester to lead hydraulic modelling and flood risk projects. You will work across data collection, model build, analysis and client delivery in a collaborative team.

The role requires several years of experience with 1D/2D modelling, Flood Modeller or TUFLOW, and a degree in a relevant field. Hybrid working, professional development, and varied projects are offered.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Hydrology, Water Management or related field.
• Several years' experience in hydraulic modelling and flood risk consultancy.
• Strong experience using Flood Modeller and/or TUFLOW.
• Experience with 1D and 2D modelling.
• Good understanding of flood risk principles and UK drainage/water environments.

Responsibilities

• Developing, reviewing and running 1D and 2D hydraulic models.
• Working on fluvial, pluvial and surface water flood risk assessments.
• Model build, verification, calibration and sensitivity testing.
• Interpreting hydraulic modelling results and identifying flood risk constraints.
• Producing technical reports, drawings and flood mapping.
• Supporting the preparation of flood risk assessments and drainage strategies.
• Liaising with clients, stakeholders and other technical disciplines.
• Providing technical guidance to more junior team members.
• Contributing to project planning, fee proposals and technical delivery.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Civil/Environmental Engineering or related field degree

Tools

Flood Modeller

TUFLOW

GIS

InfoWorks ICM

HEC-RAS

Job description

Senior Hydraulic Modeller - Manchester

Salary: £45,000 - £60,000

Location: Manchester

An established consultancy is looking to appoint a Senior Hydraulic Modeller to join their growing water and flood risk team in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced hydraulic modeller to take on technically challenging projects while developing their career within a supportive and collaborative team.

The Role

You will be involved in a range of hydraulic modelling and flood risk projects, working across different stages from data collection and model build through to analysis, reporting and client delivery.

• Developing, reviewing and running 1D and 2D hydraulic models


• Working on fluvial, pluvial and surface water flood risk assessments


• Model build, verification, calibration and sensitivity testing


• Interpreting hydraulic modelling results and identifying flood risk constraints


• Producing technical reports, drawings and flood mapping


• Supporting the preparation of flood risk assessments and drainage strategies


• Liaising with clients, stakeholders and other technical disciplines


• Providing technical guidance to more junior members of the team


• Contributing to project planning, fee proposals and technical delivery

About You

• A degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Hydrology, Water Management or a related discipline


• Several years' experience within hydraulic modelling and flood risk consultancy


• Strong experience using Flood Modeller and/or TUFLOW


• Experience with 1D and 2D modelling


• Good understanding of flood risk principles and UK drainage/water environments


• Experience producing technical reports and presenting technical findings


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills


• Excellent written and verbal communication skillsExperience with GIS, InfoWorks ICM, HEC-RAS or AutoCAD would also be beneficial.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary


• Clear opportunities for career progression


• Varied and technically interesting projects


• Hybrid working


• Professional development and training


• Support towards relevant professional qualifications


• A collaborative team environment


• The opportunity to take on increasing technical and project responsibility

If you're an experienced Hydraulic Modeller looking for your next step in Manchester, this could be an excellent opportunity to develop your career while working on a diverse range of flood risk and water projects