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Flood risk modeller

Leeds
Mott Macdonald
Posted: 6 September
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Overview

Join to apply for the Flood Risk Modeller role at Mott MacDonald.

Location/s: Leeds, Cambridge, Sheffield, Brighton, Bristol, Cardiff, UK

Recruiter contact: Pranjali Ahuja

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices. We work across industries delivering work that defines the future and makes a societal impact. We encourage collaboration, learning, and growth, with opportunities to specialise or broaden experience within our international community. As a proudly employee-owned business, we aim to empower, include, and value everyone. What you aspire to, Mott MacDonald supports through mentoring and training to face new challenges and take on responsibilities.


Overview Of The Role

We have a strong track record in providing flood risk services. Our teams model, design, and deliver flood management schemes globally and work on Nature Based Solutions for flood risk management. We collaborate with Dam Engineers on reservoir flood studies. You will have control of your career path with support for mentoring and training, and opportunities to develop your project management and business development skills while mentoring junior staff.


Responsibilities

* Develop hydraulic models (using packages such as Flood Modeller, TUFLOW, HEC-RAS and ICM) to assist the design of Flood Alleviation Schemes, deliver Flood Risk Assessments and conduct reservoir flood studies
* Analyse data using ArcGIS, QGIS, Python, and Microsoft Excel
* Produce high quality reports for clients
* Undertake hydrological assessments including Flood Estimation Handbook, ReFH2 and WINFAP

As part of your role, you will have the opportunity to develop skills in project management and business development, and to mentor and train junior staff. You will be part of the Water Resources and Flooding sub-sector, bringing together expertise in hydrology, hydrogeology, water quality, climate resilience, hydraulic modelling, flood risk, and related disciplines.


Candidate specification


Essential

* Experience in delivering flood risk management studies
* Experience using hydraulic modelling software
* Degree-level qualification in hydrology, geography, mathematics, civil engineering, or related discipline
* Good communication and written skills
* Well organised and able to prioritise workload with minimal supervision
* Understand the importance of health, safety and environmental issues


Desirable

* Professional consultancy experience in flood modelling and flood risk management
* Working towards chartership with a professional body (e.g. ICE, CIWEM, IMA)
* Experience in managing flood risk studies
* Knowledge of flood modelling software (Flood Modeller, TUFLOW, HEC-RAS or ICM)
* Knowledge of ArcGIS, QGIS and Python


UK Immigration

Mott MacDonald Ltd. is not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. We welcome applications from candidates eligible for alternative immigration routes that do not require Skilled Worker sponsorship.


Working Arrangements

Agile/hybrid working policy to balance client, team, and personal commitments.


Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

We promote fair employment practices and an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute.


Accessibility

If you are disabled or need support to apply or attend an interview, contact reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com for assistance.


Benefits Highlights

We offer a comprehensive benefits package across Health and Wellbeing, Financial Wellbeing, Lifestyle, Enhanced Family and Carers Leave, Learning and Development, and Networks. Examples include:

* Private medical insurance, health cash plan, wellbeing programs, and flexible benefits
* Employer pension contributions, life assurance, income protection, and flexible benefit options
* Generous holiday allowance and buy/sell leave options
* Enhanced family leave and shared parental leave policies
* Opportunities for professional development and mentoring

Apply now for more information about our application process.

Location(s): Sheffield, Bristol, Cardiff, Leeds, Cambridge, Brighton

Contract Type: Permanent

Work Pattern: Full Time

Market: Water

Discipline: Planning and modelling

Job Ref: 10676

Recruiter Contact: Pranjali Ahuja

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