Water Engineer & Hydraulics Modeller – Flood Risk Expert

Arup; Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Share

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Accident insurance

Income protection

Job summary

Arup is seeking a Water Engineer/Hydraulic Modeller in the UK to build and run hydraulic models, analyse results, and develop stormwater solutions with a focus on flood risk management. You’ll engage with multidisciplinary teams across the UK, including Sheffield, Leeds, Manchester and Nottingham, and contribute to international projects.

The role requires experience with hydraulic modelling software (ideally InfoWorks ICM) and GIS tools, with opportunities to mentor junior staff and advance

Qualifications

• Experience delivering water projects in the UK.
• Degree in Engineering, Geography, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
• Working towards chartership with a relevant professional body.
• Experience using GIS software such as ArcGIS or QGIS.
• Experience contributing to 1D–2D integrated catchment models.
• Basic knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D or similar 3D design software.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1D–2D hydraulic modelling projects with model build, calibration and validation.
• Use hydraulic models to assess flood risk and water quality.
• Develop stormwater management solutions from feasibility through to detailed design.
• Use GIS/terrain data to analyse information and communicate risks and proposed solutions.
• Mentor and support junior modellers and engineers.
• Prepare technical reports and contribute to bids and proposals.

Skills

ExperienceUK water projects

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Engineering / Geography / Environmental Science

Working towards chartership

Tools

InfoWorks ICM

ArcGIS / QGIS

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MIKE / FloodModeller / Tuflow / HEC-RAS

Job description

Arup is seeking a Water Engineer/Hydraulic Modeller in the UK to build and run hydraulic models, analyse results, and develop stormwater solutions with a focus on flood risk management. You’ll engage with multidisciplinary teams across the UK, including Sheffield, Leeds, Manchester and Nottingham, and contribute to international projects.

The role requires experience with hydraulic modelling software (ideally InfoWorks ICM) and GIS tools, with opportunities to mentor junior staff and advance