Graduate/assistant Hydrologist - Leeds, United Kingdom - Sweco UK

Sweco UK

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Leeds, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Do you have what it takes to transform Society?

We are currently looking for a talented and motivated Graduate/Assistant Hydrologist to join our Flood and Water Management Team in Leeds, part of the Sweco Water Environment Department.

You will join a growing team of flood risk and sustainable drainage experts, hydraulic modellers, hydrologists, geomorphologists, civil engineers, and water quality specialists who provide consultancy advice, design and hydraulic modelling services for development and infrastructure at all stages of the planning and design process.

You will be supporting the delivery of a wide variety of projects within the Water Environment sector including: flood protection studies and schemes, surface water management, infrastructure projects, sustainable drainage, water resources / low flow studies, environmental impact assessment for planning, integrated catchment studies natural flood management and river restoration.

The role will involve the development of a wide range of skills depending also on your background and interests e.g.

hydrology; hydraulic modelling; flood risk assessment, sustainable drainage, GIS; WFD, geomorphological and water quality assessments; client and regulator management; optioneering; economic assessments; schematic, outline and detailed design; project and budget responsibility; site visits; auditing and quality assurance; input to bidding; and other commercial activities.

You will develop a well-rounded knowledge in a supportive multidisciplinary environment.

Previous graduates have relished the real responsibility they were given from the outset. On the job training and support is provided by senior personnel who are respected experts in their fields. Sweco also offers approved training agreements with numerous professional institutions.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual to become part of a growing team and accelerate their career development.

What does the role involve?

Innovative thinking, ready to challenge the norm, and helping us all deliver better solutions for our clients
Working under your own initiative and seeking assistance when required
Bringing together ideas and expertise from multidisciplinary teams
Supporting strong ongoing client relationships
Contributing to a supportive team environment with active involvement in mentoring and professional development (of self and others).
Production of client facing documents and technical deliverables
Preparing technical reports and other deliverables
Work in a supervised environment to deliver project activities to budget and programme
Data handling and analysis of large datasets
Survey planning and supervision
Use of hydrology and hydraulic modelling software and tools
Use of GIS software
Statistical analysis of data
Client and stakeholder engagement and management

To be successful in this role you'll possess:

Previous experience of water consultancy experience would be preferred
A strong interest in the water environment and an understanding of the issues associated to sustainability and climate change adaptation.
Work or study experience in some of the areas of work mentioned above, for example, flood risk assessment or hydraulic modelling.
Experience in the following would advantageous: flood risk assessments, hydraulic \ hydrology modelling software (e.g. FEH, Infoworks ICM, Flood Modeller, TUFLOW, HEC-RAS ) and GIS (e.g. ArcGIS, QGIS or Mapinfo) or EIA
A commitment to continuous professional development and becoming a chartered professional
Good problem solving/contingency planning skills with ability to find quick, innovative and practical solutions to problems.
Excellent literacy, communication, analytical and numeracy skills
The ability to work on your own initiative and to seek assistance when required.
The ability to organise and prioritise your workload to ensure that timescales are met.
The ability to work collaboratively with others to form strong positive working relationships with both colleagues and clients.
Keep up to date with changes in legislation, best practice and relevant polices

What's in it for you?
Sweco are striving to address society's challenges.

As part of the Flooding and Water Management team you will be deploying sustainable techniques to make people and places safer and more resilient to flood risk and climate change.

We promise a meaningful job where your work will drive environmental, economic and societal recovery.

If you believe you have the skill set required, are keen to join a business with genuine opportunities for career progression, then we'd love to hear from you.

About Us
Transforming society together, we're planning and designing sustainable communities and cities of the future.

Solving the great societal challenges of our time is more relevant, demanding and inspiring than ever before. At Sweco, we bring together experts with different perspectives