Urban Drainage Modellers – Assistant to Principal

AtkinsRéalis; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering consultancy in the United Kingdom seeks Urban Drainage Modellers to join its growing Water business. The role involves developing computer models to address flooding and environmental challenges. Candidates should hold a relevant degree and possess some knowledge of urban drainage modelling. The company offers flexible working arrangements and extensive training for personal and professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

25 days leave plus bank holidays

Professional development training

Qualifications

• BSc / BEng / MEng degree level in relevant subjects.
• Technician roles require HNC, HND level qualification.
• Experience with urban drainage modelling is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop computer models to investigate flooding.
• Analyze data to support environmental improvement.
• Prepare health and safety risk assessments.
• Undertake site surveys and walkovers.

Skills

Urban drainage modelling experience

GIS software knowledge (ARC, MapInfo)

Civil engineering awareness

Data analysis

Education

BSc / BEng / MEng in Geography, GIS, Science, or Engineering

HNC or HND in related subjects for technician roles

Tools

InfoWorks ICM

GIS packages

Job description

Job Description

Cardiff, Belfast, Bristol, Derby, Edinburgh, Epsom, Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester, Peterborough, Warrington.

“Due to continued growth in the workload of our successful Water business, we seek to recruit Urban Drainage Modellers across our UK offices. The successful candidates will join a team of engineers, modellers, geographers, GIS specialists and technicians and play a key role in delivering to a range of Clients including Water Companies, Local Authorities, developers with the potential to get involved with International projects.”

The Urban Drainage Modelling team resides within the Asset Planning & Solutions practice which carries out a range of projects related to water and wastewater, including the design of water supply networks and trunk mains, through to drainage network improvement schemes to relieve flooding and pollution problems to improve our environment. This typically involves undertaking feasibility studies / projects using computer modelling, analysis to support operational and environmental recommendations or other interventions.

Experience / awareness of urban drainage modelling within InfoWorks ICM (or CS), GIS packages such as ARC or MapInfo and civil engineering would be advantageous but not essential for the as full on the job training will be provided where required. These roles will involve working on feasibility studies, using computer analysis typically to support flooding and environmental improvement projects, site visits and liaison with clients, contractors, stakeholders and other professional bodies. The output will typically be in short reports to outline the approach taken and findings from the investigation.

For the more senior roles, varying levels of experience in model build and verification, hydraulic and water quality analysis, catchment planning, Drainage and Wastewater Management Planning (DWMP), solution development and technical leadership are required to match the specific position.

Requirements : Qualifications :

• BSc / BEng / MEng degree level : geography, GIS, Science, engineering related subject or equivalent considered with appropriate professional qualifications at the senior levels.
• Technician roles require HNC, HND level qualification in similar subjects. Opportunities to work towards qualifications will be available for the successful candidates.

Training :

Atkins Réalis develops individuals through a portfolio of training and development activities designed to help you make the best of your abilities and talents. These are reviewed with individuals through an annual appraisal process. We actively support staff in achieving professional qualification of relevant institutions.

Responsibilities :

• Development of computer models to investigate flooding and environmental problems and generation of outline solutions.
• Analysis of data.
• Support development of reports and other project deliverables.
• Undertake site surveys and walkovers.
• Prepare (and adhere to) health and safety risk assessments.

The Individual :

The successful individuals will be looking to learn and develop technically, whether in the early stages of your career, working towards an appropriate professional qualification or in applying those skills to senior leadership positions. You will be self‑motivated and demonstrate an ability to work with others in a variety of project roles.

Atkins Réalis develops individuals through a portfolio of training and development activities designed to help you make the best of your abilities and talents. These are reviewed with individuals through an annual appraisal process. We actively support staff in achieving professional qualification of relevant institutions.

What we offer?

Atkins Réalis recognise that there are many well qualified people who are looking to further their career, but who cannot commit to full time employment. We support flexible working arrangements and are interested to discuss how we can accommodate individual requirements. As part of this commitment, we understand the need for a diverse and flexible workforce, where a work‑life balance is important. So, by default Atkins Réalis offers flexible working, where there is no fixed 9 ‘till 5, no need for a 5‑day week, no requirement for a full‑time contract, and no requirement to spend all your working time in the office.

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Rewards and Benefits :

We offer a competitive salary that is regularly tested against other consultants with a default 25‑days leave each year plus bank holidays and options to buy some or sell of that leave. Salary and benefits will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

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Training :

Atkins Réalis is committed to developing its people both personally and professionally. Our colleagues have the advantage of access to a high ranging training portfolio and development activities designed to help make the best of individual’s abilities and talents. We also actively support staff in achieving corporate membership of relevant institutions.

Additional Information :

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is 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 promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

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