FULLY REMOTE - Flood Modeller

We have an opening for a Flood Modeller to join our clients UK based remote team. You'll be joining a team of talented flood risk consultants, natural flood management consultants, water neutrality, nutrient neutrality, civil engineers and hydraulic modellers.

You will become a key part of the existing Scotland flood risk and drainage team; the successful candidate will have an enthusiasm to develop their career in the water/environment sector.

The right candidate will be able to work independently and as part of a distributed team and can communicate effectively both in writing and verbally with colleagues and clients alike.

You'll work across private sector and major infrastructure jobs with a diverse project portfolio. There are even opportunities to work internationally. This role is aimed at those wanting to progress their career and gain exposure to new aspects of being a consultant, bidding for work, project management, business development and exposure to being responsible for projects concept through to completion.

What's on offer

• Fully remote working from anywhere in the UK
• Flexi working hours
• Health Insurance
• Continual CPD, both internal and external and exposure to industry experts
• Support in your journey to chartership

The role

• Write clear, concise and technically accurate detailed FRA reports in full accordance with the relevant NPF4 policy, adhering to both SEPA and Local Authority requirements
• Translate complex modelling outputs to easily accessible and understandable information to support the clients desired outcomes (planning/ flood alleviation)
• Demonstrate the capacity to work as part of a distributed team and be able to work and manage time and resources effectively
• Show a desire to grow with, and progress within the company and wider industry
• Undertake hydrological analysis for model inputs using WINFAP/ReFH or other methods
• Develop hydraulic models from survey and check and review third party models for suitability

What you need to succeed

• We expect applicants to have significant experience in several UK recognised flood modelling packages, such as Flood Modeller, ESTRY and TuFLOW.
• To have experience in developing hydrological assessments using WINFAP, ReFH2 and FEH statistical methods.
• To be familiar with both 1D and 2D modelling methods and their application to a range of studies.
• A key part of the role is being able to communicate your decision-making process, adapt to challenging modelling requirements and present technically sound information to a range of stakeholders.
• Experience dealing with SEPA and Local authorities is essential, as well as a sound understanding of producing detailed Flood Risk Assessments in support of planning applications in accordance with NPF4 (Policies 10 and 22).
• To be successful in this role you will hold a minimum degree(s) in Geography, Environmental Management or Engineering and have a good technical background with anything from 4 years upwards of UK based industry experience.