Leeds construction / trade / engineer
Principal Hydrologist Hydraulic Modeller
The Company:
A Global, multidisciplinary consultancy with a leading team at the forefront of flood risk management. The company's work with CIRIA has made a key contribution to the government's Making Space for Water strategy. As one of the six NECCA² framework consultants and four NCCF² consultants for the Environment Agency, it is assisting with the appraisal and delivery of a major programme of schemes to reduce floor risk across England and Wales. The company advises it's extensive client-base on flood risk management issues globally. The company is looking for intelligent, flexible people with good interpersonal, communication and technical skills.
The Role:
An experienced hydrologist/river modeller is required to play a leading role within the expanding rivers and coastal team.
Your main duties will include:
·Hydraulic Modelling
·Water quality investigations.
·GIS Analysis.
·Delivering and reviewing technical reports to a high standard.
·Day-to-day management of existing projects, client liaison and the development of new business.
·Candidate should have a firm appreciation of river mechanics and hydraulic modelling.
·Social impact assessments, tailings dam breach; water balance work, manufacturing EIAs, surface water management plans.
You will be required to deliver sizeable hydrological, water resource and/or flood management projects in a commercial environment. You will be involved in the tendering process, winning projects and developing business within the established market, and identifying new markets. Staff management will also play a key part of this role.
The Person:
Experience of reservoir flood studies would be highly beneficial. The ideal candidate for this role will need to be able to demonstrate the following level of skills and experience:
·Experience in the practical application of flood-based hydraulic models (preferably MIKE11) and the Flood Estimation Handbook techniques is required
·Practical experience of Hydrological Modelling , Dam Break Modelling and SuDs would be advantageous
·Experience in the use of at least two or more of the following software packages is essential – FEH, TuFlow, ISIS, MIKE 11, MIKE 21 and HEC RAS, ArcGIS or MapInfo.
·Degree in Civil Engineering or other appropriate qualification.
·Recently chartered or approaching chartership.
·Able to produce technical reports in a clear and concise form. Able to communicate effectively with both colleagues and clients
·Competent in using IT including Word, Excel, Power-point, email and the Internet
·Able to work with and manage junior engineers and technicians
·Good presentational skills
If you are interested in this role or others in the water and environmental sector, please contact Yassir Al-Ausi on (0113) 2844454 or e-mail me on yassir@apexes.co.uk.