Senior ICM flood Modeller – Flood Risk Management

Our client, a major engineering, environmental and design consultancy, is looking for Senior ICM flood Modeller – Flood Risk Management to join their thriving business, working on great projects across the UK  

They have vacancies UK wide for enthusiastic and ambitious individuals to lead and undertake projects in world class flood risk management team. They are seeking technical experts with a developing technical profile in the flood risk management industry capable of leading on the delivery of hydraulic and hydrological modelling projects, including 1D and 2D models for rivers, surface water and coastal waters with a particular focus on the InfoWorks ICM software.  

Responsibilities:  

- Undertake and lead detailed technical work involving ICM hydraulic modelling, data analysis, GIS and technical reporting, and taking on a quality assurance role for technical deliverables.  

- Managing, supervising and mentoring junior resources.  

- Supporting their project managers and directors by following project procedures, including financial and change control, to actively progress a suite of projects under your control.  

- To work effectively as part of a team and with other professionals (environmental scientists, engineers, planners) throughout the organisation to provide a consistent and integrated service to their clients.  

- To support business development activities including tendering for projects and client/stakeholder engagement. developing and agreeing the scope of services, setting costs and resources.  

- Contributing to continued development of the Flood Risk Team via active involvement in the technical network.

You should have experience in delivering flood risk projects with a focus on integrated catchment modelling using the ICM software, and the confidence to lead technical work as well as mentor junior team members in developing their skills. You will be able to build strong relationships with their clients with a high degree of collaborative working skills to ensure we get the best from their working relationships with client teams.  

Essential for this role:  

- Proven in-depth experience of 1D-2D modelling using InfoWorks ICM.  

- Good years of experience in carrying out flood risk analyses for strategy, planning, development, and or design purposes  

- GIS skills in ArcGIS, MapInfo or QGIS  

- Experience in developing and leading technical teams, supporting and mentoring staff.  

- The ability to use professional judgement to make robust decisions with the information available, a track record of project delivery and performance, meeting client requirements and commercial awareness  

Advantages for this role:  

- Use of other software, like Flood Modeller, TUFLOW / ESTRY or HEC-RAS is an advantage.  

- Experience in FEH hydrological assessment is desirable with a working knowledge of UK hydrology.  

The Individual:  

- Be motivated and proactive; focused on achieving and delivering technical excellence.  

- Be skilled at collaborative working, have good interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively.  

- Be flexible and prepared to take on new challenges.  

- Be well organised and able to lead multiple projects running simultaneously and recognise opportunities for delegation and development of others.  

- Have an attention to detail and desire to work to high standards consistently