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Job Title: Hydraulic Modeller
Ref. No.: CJD(phone number removed)A
Location: Newbury
Salary: 33,000 - 37,000
This is an excellent opportunity to join my client, an industry-leading, eco-conscious Multidisciplinary Company, renowned for lending their expertise to the transport, infrastructure, and environmental landscapes. They are actively seeking a capable, experienced Hydraulic Modeller who is willing to take on a variety of projects alongside an established team of professionals, based near the scenic, historical town of Newbury.
Benefits for the role of Hydraulic Modeller include (but are not limited to):
- A competitive salary (commensurate with the experience and skills you bring to the role)
- Company Pension Scheme
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Flexible/hybrid working opportunities
- Commitment to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) within the company
- A close-knit team, within a collaborative working environment
- Access to a number of exciting, high-profile projects
Responsibilities for the role of Hydraulic Modeller Developer include:
- Creating models using software packages such as Flood Modeller Pro and Tuflow
- Producing Flood Risk Assessments (FRA), Flood Consequence Assessments, Drainage Strategies, etc.
- Working on Nutrient Neutrality Assessments, hydrological assessments, natural flood management, re-wilding, and wetland management projects
- Supporting colleagues, producing technical reports based on the data collated collaboratively
- Liaising closely with clients and other stakeholders, across the public and private sectors
Required skills and experience for the role of Hydraulic Modeller include:
- Hold an initial or higher Degree in Civil Engineering or Hydrology (or a similar, relevant discipline)
- Experience of working in a hydraulic modelling/flood risk role, within a UK-based consultancy setting
- High proficiency in the use of relevant software systems, including Flood Modeller Pro and Tuflow
- Excellent working knowledge of hydrology, including experience of having worked on hydrological projects for residential and commercial projects
- Have a keen interest in flood risk and drainage, including Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)
- Experience of working closely with a range of clients and other stakeholders
- Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
- Keen interest in data interpretation and manipulation, particularly when applied to report-writing
- Hold a valid UK driving licence
Desirable skills and experience for the role of Hydraulic Modeller include:
- Good knowledge of the local area and surrounding region
- A keen interest in climate change and its effects on water-based environments
If you are interested in the role of Hydraulic Modeller, please do not hesitate to contact Caroline Davis at Penguin Recruitment. Please also see our website for a range of other roles currently available. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a recruitment agency in respect to this vacancy.
