Senior ICM flood Modeller – Flood Risk Management

AtkinsRéalis; Epsom; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Employee rewards

Flexible holiday allowances

Hybrid working culture

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Epsom is looking for a Senior InfoWorks ICM flood modeller to join our flood risk management team. You will lead projects across the UK, focusing on hydraulic and hydrological modelling using InfoWorks ICM, and mentor junior team members.

The role requires proven experience in flood risk analyses and modelling. We offer competitive salaries, a hybrid working culture, and supportive benefits to help you balance your professional and personal life.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering flood risk projects focusing on integrated catchment modelling using ICM software.
• Confidence to lead technical work and mentor junior team members.
• Proven in-depth experience of 1D-2D modelling using InfoWorks ICM.
• Relevant experience in flood risk analyses for strategy and planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead detailed technical work involving ICM hydraulic modelling and data analysis.
• Manage and mentor junior resources and support project managers.
• Contribute to business development and engage with clients.
• Ensure quality assurance for technical deliverables.

Skills

Experience in flood risk projects

1D-2D modelling using InfoWorks ICM

GIS skills in ArcGIS, MapInfo or QGIS

Developing and leading technical teams

Flood Modeller or TUFLOW/HEC-RAS

Job description

Overview

Are you into flood risk management and looking for your next exciting opportunity? We are looking for senior InfoWorks ICM flood modellers to join our thriving business, working on our great projects across the UK. We have vacancies UK wide for enthusiastic and ambitious individuals to lead and undertake projects in our world class flood risk management team. We are seeking technical experts with a developing technical profile in the flood risk management industry capable of leading on the delivery of hydraulic and hydrological modelling projects, including 1D and 2D models for rivers, surface water and coastal waters with a particular focus on the InfoWorks ICM software. We have ongoing projects in flood risk management with a lot of work coming from our frameworks for the Environment Agency and numerous local authorities in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, as well as major projects like Sizewell C and Lower Thames Crossing. We are undertaking projects in natural flood management, flood forecasting, flood alleviation and helping water companies with elements of their water resources and water quality issues. Beyond this, we work internationally and have work committed across the globe, including the Red Sea economic zone, Al Bada developments in the Middle East and EIA work in North America.

Your role

• You should have experience in delivering flood risk projects with a focus on integrated catchment modelling using the ICM software, and the confidence to lead technical work as well as mentor junior team members in developing their skills.
• You will be able to build strong relationships with our clients with a high degree of collaborative working skills to ensure we get the best from our working relationships with client teams.
• Proven in‑depth experience of 1D‑2D modelling using InfoWorks ICM.
• Relevant years of experience in carrying out flood risk analyses for strategy, planning, development, and or design purposes in line with the level of the role.
• GIS skills in ArcGIS, MapInfo or QGIS.
• Experience in developing and leading technical teams, supporting and mentoring staff.
• The ability to use professional judgement to make robust decisions with the information available, a track record of project delivery and performance, meeting client requirements and commercial awareness.
• Use of other software, like Flood Modeller, TUFLOW / ESTRY or HEC‑RAS is an advantage.
• Experience in FEH hydrological assessment is desirable with a working knowledge of UK hydrology.

About You

• Undertake and lead detailed technical work involving ICM hydraulic modelling, data analysis, GIS and technical reporting, and take on a quality assurance role for technical deliverables.
• Managing, supervising and mentoring junior resources.
• Supporting our project managers and directors by following project procedures, including financial and change control, to actively progress a suite of projects under your control.
• Work effectively as part of a team and with other professionals (environmental scientists, engineers, planners) throughout AtkinsRéalis to provide a consistent and integrated service to our clients.
• Support business development activities including tendering for projects and client/stakeholder engagement, developing and agreeing the scope of services, setting costs and resources.
• Contribute to the continued development of the Flood Risk Team via active involvement in the technical network.
• Be motivated and proactive; focused on achieving and delivering technical excellence.
• Be skilled at collaborative working, have good interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively.
• Be flexible and prepared to take on new challenges.
• Be well organised and able to lead multiple projects running simultaneously and recognise opportunities for delegation and development of others.
• Have an attention to detail and desire to work to high standards consistently.

Rewards & benefits

Competitive salaries, employee rewards, a hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

Security clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.