Principal Hydrologist - Stirling, United Kingdom - SLR Consulting

SLR Consulting

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Stirling, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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SLR has an exciting opportunity for an experienced flood risk practitioner/engineer to join its busy water team in Scotland.

This position presents an outstanding opportunity to join a large team of drainage and flood management engineers and hydrologists and be part of a wider group which also comprises hydrogeologists, geomorphologists and geochemists. Services and sectors within which the team operate (Power, Mining, Residential and Commercial Development and Infrastructure) are key areas of growth for the business.

About the role:

Duties will include the following:
overseeing and hands-on flood and drainage modelling;

- preparing outline and detailed SuDS designs to support planning processes;
- managing and taking responsibility for the delivery of flood and drainage management projects; and
- training and mentoring junior members of the team.

About You:

We'd expect you to have a recognised academic qualification in civil and/or environmental engineering, and a demonstrable track record delivering flood risk assessments and drainage designs using industry standard approaches and software packages.

A good understanding of UK hydrological techniques and hydraulic modelling experience is required.

Ideally you would be able to demonstrate:
A relevant civil and/or environmental engineering background (HNC, HND, BEng, MEng) or equivalent;
Experience in flood modelling, flood risk assessment or drainage studies;
Professional and can communicate effectively;
Can think analytically, reframe problems and identify solutions;
Can work as part of a team and on own initiative;
Comfortable with client interaction and managing competing demands;
Build strong, lasting relationships with others;
Effective at managing their time and has a "can do" attitude; and
Hold a full, current driving licence valid in the UK.

About SLR
SLR are global leaders in environmental and advisory solutions helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with over 2300 staff across 6 regions - including over 800 staff across Europe.

SLR's 'one team' culture is at the heart of our business; providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development.

Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including a company pension and healthcare offering, travel and life insurance, critical illness cover and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression.

Alongside 25 day's annual leave.
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
SLR Consulting is committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) are at the core of who we are and who we choose to be. We embrace diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within and outside our organisation. We respect and celebrate difference to ensure SLR is a place where everyone feels included, is encouraged to be their authentic self and has opportunities to grow.
Across Europe, our DE&I agenda is driven forward through our DE&I Committee, which actively promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion across both our internal processes and our client work. Globally, our Global Culture & Diversity Council brings together representatives from across our regions to share ideas and best practice that can be incorporated into our global policies, enabling greater transparency and supporting the development of an inclusive culture, inclusive approaches to policies and practices, and to personal behaviours.

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