Overview
Senior Flood Risk Consultant / Modeller at Arcadis
Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.
Role description: Our Catchment Modelling and Strategy team is looking for a Senior Flood Risk Consultant to join the team. We’ll provide the experience and personalised learning support you need to advance your career.
Arcadis is involved in some of the UK’s most complex and diverse projects that are technically demanding and offer considerable potential for learning and development. We lead on the delivery of a variety of schemes and work with regulators (Environment Agency, Natural Resources Wales), infrastructure providers (Network Rail, Highways England), Local Government, and private developers/investors. Collaboration, proactive thinking, and creativity are core to the role.
Role accountabilities
* Coordinating and supervising modelling studies and flood risk projects
* Produce and lead flood risk assessments
* Supporting, developing and line managing junior team members
* Resolving technical modelling issues on projects and advancing our technical expertise
* Carrying out technical reviews of hydraulic models
* Supporting in the preparation of project proposals / bids / fee estimates
* Managing components of projects, taking responsibility for personal time and resource management, coordinating team members and quality assurance
* Providing input to project teams, leading by example to achieve sector goals and championing quality and innovation
* Assisting and participating in developing yourself and other team members to their full potential
Qualifications & Experience
* Degree in an appropriate analytical subject (Civil Engineering, Geology, Geography, Environmental Science, Water Resources, Engineering Hydrology)
* Chartered status or close to chartership with an appropriate body (CIWEM, ICE)
* Fluvial flood modelling experience using industry-standard software such as TUFLOW / ESTRY / Flood Modeller
* Ability to supervise and carry out Flood Risk Assessments and knowledge of UK flood risk policy (NPPF and TAN15)
* Desirable: Water resource assessments, Environmental Impact Assessments and Environmental Statements
* Desirable: Hydrological studies using UK methodologies (e.g., Flood Estimation Handbook)
* Desirable: Integrated Catchment Modelling, Surface Water Management Plans and SuDS experience
Why Arcadis?
We empower everyone to be at their best and pursue a skills-based approach to career development. You’ll do meaningful work delivering sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet and contribute to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Additional information
Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Other | Industries: Professional Services
Equality, diversity, and inclusion: We are committed to being an employer of choice and provide a welcoming environment for all. We work across six ED&I workstreams to ensure diverse perspectives contribute to innovative ideas.
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