Modeller - Bristol, United Kingdom - sweco

Description

We are currently looking for a talented and motivated Principal Flood Risk Modeller to join our Flooding and Water Management Team.

Our #SwecoDifferenceMakers improve water quality and reduce flooding to protect our homes and businesses and improve the blue/green environment.

More importantly, we have a proven record of transferring innovation from other countries and sectors into the UK water industry.

We are building and expanding on our large clients portfolio which includes key water companies, local authorities, infrastructures/utilities providers (e.g. National Highways and energy providers) and developers.

In answer to the increasing pressure to deliver truly sustainable water resources management and to constantly improve the service we offer to our clients we are growing our teams and diversifying our specialisms.

As part of the Water Environment Department, you'll promote the sustainable management of water resources, helping to protect the water environment, make people and places safer and more resilient to flood risk and climate change.

You will work on a variety of flood risk assessments, EIAs, flood risk management and alleviation schemes across the UK, for infrastructure/utilities and development schemes in both the public and private sectors.

As a Principal Flood Risk Modeller, you'll provide technical direction to the teams' modellers and be responsible for the quality of flood risk modelling deliverables:

you will use your experience in flood risk assessment and management within a multi-disciplinary environment influencing the approach to modelling and decision making in relation to the flood risk mitigation measures proposed.

Depending on your project management experience you will take the lead or work closely with project managers to coordinate resources, administer contracts, manage clients, and track quality/programme/budget.

Have significant experience in hydraulic modelling applied to a range of projects
# Demonstrate ability to lead and manage projects, working within agreed deliverables, key milestones, project methodology, quality assurance and control strategy
# Knowledge of Flood Risk Assessment, Natural Flood Management and Sustainable Drainage techniques is also desirable. WEM) Hold an MSc\MEng and\or PhD focussed on either hydrology, hydraulic modelling, water resources or other applied environmental science subject. If you want to make a meaningful contribution to society, if you are motivated to grow, and if you want to join a business with genuine opportunities for career progression, then we'd love to hear from you.