Hydraulic Modeller

Job Title: Hydraulic Modeller

Ref. No.: CJD111025C

Location: Based near Reading

Salary: £33,000 - £37,000

This is a wonderful opportunity to join my client, an innovative, highly-respected Multidisciplinary Company, renowned for lending their expertise to the transport, infrastructure, and environmental landscapes. They are on the lookout for an experienced, enthusiastic Hydraulic Modeller, willing to take on a variety of projects alongside a growing team of experts, based near the beautiful, conveniently-located town of Reading.

Benefits for the role of Hydraulic Modeller include (but are not limited to):

• A competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
• Company Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Flexible/hybrid working opportunities
• Extensive career progression and development opportunities
• A close-knit team, and a collaborative working environment
• Access to a number of exciting, high-profile projects across the region

Responsibilities for the role of Hydraulic Modeller Developer include:

• Creating models using software packages such as Flood Modeller Pro and Tuflow
• Authoring Flood Risk Assessments (FRA), Flood Consequence Assessments, Drainage Strategies, etc.
• Producing Nutrient Neutrality Assessments, hydrological assessments, natural flood management, re-wilding, and wetland management projects
• Supporting colleagues, generating technical reports based on data that has been 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:

• A Degree in Hydrology or Civil Engineering (or a similar, relevant field)
• Experience of working in a hydraulic modelling/flood risk role, within a UK-based consultancy
• Excellent working knowledge of relevant software systems (including Flood Modeller Pro and Tuflow)
• A keen interest in hydrology, including experience of having worked on hydrological projects for residential and commercial projects
• Demonstrable understanding of all aspects of 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.