Principle River Modeller in Berkshire, Reading

IMPORTANT:  This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders.  Other applicants need not apply.

 

The successful person will become part of a respected and ambitious company with excellent career prospects and international opportunities.

Important

Technical and Management skills

The Job

Primary Job Responsibilities

You will be working on projects for the Environment Agency, Office of Public Works (Ireland), Local Authorities and some private sector clients. Responsibilities include:

• Providing a Technical Lead role on projects involving modelling including flood mapping studies, surface water management plans, flood strategies and other flood management projects.
• Providing expertise in the development of hydraulic model (1D, 2D and possibly 3D) for fluvial, coastal and urban applications.
• Managing a team of modellers within the Rivers & Marine team
• Writing and reviewing technical reports
• Project Managing modelling projects, ensuring delivery on time and within budget.

Essential:
• Extensive experience in implementing 1D and 2D modelling techniques for river, urban and coastal flooding applications.
• Good supervision and team leadership skills
• Proficiency in using GIS software such as Mapinfo/ArcGIS
• Good report writing and presentation skills
• Experience of liaising with Clients and Business Development
• Relevant degree

Desirable:
• Experience of flood risk management techniques and methods including option appraisals
• Experience of hydraulic modelling for other applications such as water quality, wave overtopping, pollutant dispersion, 3D modelling
• Experience of hydrological calculations
• Experience of Isis, TuFlow, Infoworks CS and infoworks ICM
• Gained CIWEM / ICE accreditation

To apply for this position, candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK