Engineer/Scientist (Hydrodynamics and Metocean)
Wallingford, UK
In our Coasts and Oceans Division we work on projects involving modelling of hydrodynamics, maritime and coastal processes. We predict waves, water levels and currents for the design of coastal structures and investigate the impact of developments such as offshore wind farms, harbours or coastal developments.
Key responsibilities
- Analysis and interpretation of measured and hindcast metocean data
- Contribute to metocean and computational wave and flow modelling studies
- Support the preparation of bids for metocean and coastal wave modelling studies
- Contribute to the development of in‑house tools and models
- Participate in internal forums, working groups and conferences to stay current with industry best practices and be at the forefront of research and technology
About you
- MSc/MEng or PhD in a relevant field (e.g. oceanography, meteorology, applied mathematics, physics, civil engineering)
- Experience in estimating metocean extreme values for design criteria, including quantification of uncertainties
- Experience applying numerical wave/wind/flow models (e.g. SWAN, SWASH, WRF, WASP, TELEMAC)
- Experience programming in one or more languages: Python, Matlab, R
- Highly numerate with strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
- Strong, effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing
- Collaborative teamwork skills
- Good attention to detail, record keeping, presentation and report writing skills
- Adaptability and self‑motivation
Desirable skills and experience
- Code management (GIT, branch management, unit testing)
- Knowledge of machine learning techniques and their limitations
- Knowledge of relevant industry standards
- GIS
Flexible Working
We explore flexible working and job‑share arrangements. Please discuss the flexibility you need. We promise not to judge you for asking.
Salary and Closing Date
- Salary range: £33,000 – £42,000 dependent on experience
- The closing date for applications is 21st June 2026
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workplace. We do not discriminate and work to create an inclusive culture across our business.
