Flood Modeller - Scotland, United Kingdom - Amey

Amey

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Scotland, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Your new role
We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Flood Modeller to join our Amey Consulting team in Scotland.

We have design hubs in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Motherwell, Perth, and Aberdeen together with additional office space in Dumfries, Ayr, Dundee, Nairn and Huntly.

Our Amey Consulting Scotland Team are involved in designing some of the largest civil engineering and associated infrastructure projects across Scotland with cumulative values in excess of £1bn.

You will be involved in existing frameworks which will provide the opportunity to get involved in leading and undertaking hydraulic modelling and flood and surface water management studies, water environmental impact assessments, hydrological assessments and associated modelling and SuDS designs.

Amey is involved in the complete project lifecycle, from feasibility design through detailed design to construction, and knowledge of these processes are required.

You will be required to provide support and guidance to assistant engineers within a design team to ensure compliance with all relevant technical standards and that the delivery of all the specified project outcomes are on time, within budget and to the quality required.

Amey's design consultancy family provide a range of multi-disciplinary services to our customers, driving value across their asset portfolio and we are relied upon to manage, improve, and maximise the performance of a vast range of assets vital to the effectiveness and sustainability of the UK.

Work-life balance
Work-life balance and flexibility are key for our success. We empower our people to make choices that are right for them, with hybrid, part-time and flexible work patterns. And with a network of offices across Scotland, we're open to discussing working options that suit you.

You will be responsible for

Implementing the project requirements to fully meet the client specification in accordance with relevant standards.
Undertaking any work of a technical nature that falls within ability and competence.
Carrying out site visits and surveys, inspections, and work with subcontractors.
Preparing and checking feasibility studies, inspection, assessment and technical reports and other written documents in an appropriate format ensuring compliance with Amey procedures.
Complying with the requirements of the Amey Integrated Management System including Health & Safety, Environmental and all other appropriate regulations.
Preparing /checking design approach, calculations, drawings and documents.
Taking responsibility for the supervision of junior design team and modeller members to help ensure timely project delivery is achieved within budget and in accordance with the specification.
Engaging in client and thirdparty liaison.
Supporting learning and development opportunities for self and other team members.

What makes this role unique is
that you will work in a diverse team across a diverse portfolio of projects. You'll be empowered to challenge yourself, as well as your colleagues.

You'll have the opportunity to thrive, and we'll help you shape your career whether through further qualification, learning new skills or whatever else you need to achieve you ambitions.

We want to hear from you if you have / are

Degree qualified, preferably MSc/PhD in relevant, Hydrology, Water Resources, Environmental and/or Flood Management related studies.
Chartered (CIWEM, CEnv, CEng, or relevant equivalent professional qualification) or approaching achieving relevant professional qualification would be desirable.

Technical skills:

ICM 1D/2D, Hec-Ras, Microdrainage hydraulic modeller,
SUDS design,
Good knowledge of water related EIA's
Hydrogeological or hydrogeomorphological studies and methodologies
Surface Water Management and Flood Risk Management Plans
Hydrological studies and methodologies
Experience of feasibility and outline designs
Computer literate and conversant with MS Office suite and relevant engineering software packages particularly CAD
Experience in working with Local Authorities, Transportation authorities, Water Authorities/Companies, Developers or Environment Agencies
Good written and oral communication and organisational skills to produce reports.
Desire to develop existing skills and acquire new technical competences to enhance personal and team capability.
Proven ability to work within a team environment with a dedicated approach to meet project deadlines.
Client focused approach to service delivery
Proven enthusiasm to embrace and participate in career development initiatives.

What we can offer you

When you join us, we can offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life's ups and downs.

It's the reason why Investors in People put us among the top 1% of employers and we have a competitive reward and benefits program
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