Fluid Flow Modeller (Band 4/HEO)

Fluid Flow Modeller (Band 4/HEO)
Buxton, Derbyshire (office/field based with some travel for meetings and events)

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is Britain's national regulator for workplace health and safety. We're dedicated to protecting people and places, ensuring everyone can lead safer and healthier lives at work.

We are now looking for a Fluid Flow Modeller to join us on a permanent, full-time or part-time basis, working a minimum of 28 hours per week.

The Benefits

• Salary of £36,235 - £39,611 per annum
• A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
• 25 days' annual leave, increasing to 30 days after 5 years' service, plus bank holidays and 1-day Civil Service privilege leave
• Flexible working options, including part-time and job-share opportunities
• Parental leave benefits and carer-friendly policies to support work-life balance
• Learning and development tailored to your role
• Access to Civil Service benefits, including the Cycle to Work Scheme, E-Gift Cards, and Vouchers
• A supportive and inclusive working culture that values diversity and inclusion

This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented PhD level scientist with expertise in fluid flow modelling to apply their diverse skills to a wide range of health and safety-related applications.

With flexible working options, excellent benefits, and a culture that prioritises work-life balance, you will have the chance to develop your career while enjoying a fulfilling and rewarding work environment.

You'll contribute to ground-breaking research and play a vital role in protecting people and places, making a tangible difference in workplace safety and public assurance.

The Role

As a Fluid Flow Modeller, you will apply mathematical modelling and numerical analyses to a wide range of health and safety-related applications.

Specifically, you will undertake a wide range of research projects from cryogenic hydrogen releases and explosions to virus transmission modelling for HSE and externally funded initiatives. You will ensure projects are completed on time and within budget and effectively manage resources and schedules.

Joining our Fluid Dynamics Team in the Analysis and Risk Capability Group, you will carry out numerical analysis across a broad range of fluid flow problems.

Your role will also involve:

• Reporting on scientific work through technical reports, papers, and presentations
• Collaborating with other multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high-quality research
• Contributing to future research projects by providing technical input and innovative ideas

About You

To be considered as a Fluid Flow Modeller, you will need:

• An in-depth understanding of fluid flow behaviour and expertise in fluid flow modelling, particularly in safety-critical applications
• Strong report writing and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex findings clearly
• The ability to work collaboratively with scientists and technical experts across multiple disciplines
• A PhD, or equivalent relevant experience in the development and application of fluid flow models
• A degree in a relevant numerate discipline (mathematics, engineering, physics, or related field)

Other organisations may call this role Computational Fluid Dynamics Engineer, Fluid Dynamics Specialist, Numerical Modeller, CFD Engineer, or Fluid Mechanics Scientist.

Webrecruit and Health and Safety Executive are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business, and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

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