Senior flood modeller / flood risk specialist

Predict; prepare; protect - we provide top-quality flood modelling and forecasting services, working to help our clients to understand and mitigate flood risk in order to protect the population, design more resilient infrastructure, and prepare for the challenges that climate change will pose.

Demand for these services continues to grow, and in response to this we are keen to engage a talented senior flood modeller or flood risk specialist to strengthen our team in Leeds. This position can be offered on a full-time or a part-time basis.

You will work closely with our teams of engineers and hydraulic modellers to deliver a wide range of flood modelling assignments for UK and international clients. You will be responsible for supervising and leading projects, mentoring junior staff, and providing technical expertise to internal and external clients to help them deliver complex multidisciplinary projects which will bring great benefits to local communities.

Candidate profile:

• Relevant degree-level qualifications (e.g. hydrology, geography, mathematics, civil engineering, or other related disciplines)
• Proven track record in delivering flood modelling studies/flood risk assessments for both public and private sector clients
• Strong interest in flood risk management and related environmental areas
• Solid understanding of pluvial, fluvial and coastal hydraulic modelling
• Highly competent in modelling and geo-spatial packages (eg: ISIS, TUFLOW, FEH, ArcGIS, MapInfo)

We are an equal opportunity employer, and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate, and take positive steps to create an inclusive culture.