Senior ICM flood Modeller – Flood Risk Management

Overview

Are you into flood risk management and looking for your next exciting opportunity? We are looking for senior Info Works ICM flood modellers to join our thriving business, working on our great projects across the UK. We have vacancies UK wide for enthusiastic and ambitious individuals to lead and undertake projects in our world class flood risk management team. We 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 Info Works ICM software.

We have ongoing projects in flood risk management with a lot of work coming from our frameworks for the Environment Agency and numerous local authorities in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, as well as major projects like Sizewell C and Lower Thames Crossing. We are undertaking projects in natural flood management, flood forecasting, flood alleviation and helping water companies with elements of their water resources and water quality issues.

Beyond this, we work internationally and have work committed across the globe, including the Red Sea economic zone, Al Bada developments in the Middle East and EIA work in North America.

• 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 our clients with a high degree of collaborative working skills to ensure we get the best from our working relationships with client teams.
• Proven in‑depth experience of 1D‑2D modelling using Info Works ICM.
• Relevant years of experience in carrying out flood risk analyses for strategy, planning, development, and or design purposes in line with the level of the role.
• GIS skills in ArcGIS, Map Info 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.
• 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.

• Undertake and lead detailed technical work involving ICM hydraulic modelling, data analysis, GIS and technical reporting, and take on a quality assurance role for technical deliverables.
• Managing, supervising and mentoring junior resources.
• Supporting our project managers and directors by following project procedures, including financial and change control, to actively progress a suite of projects under your control.
• Work effectively as part of a team and with other professionals (environmental scientists, engineers, planners) throughout Atkins
  
  Réalis to provide a consistent and integrated service to our clients.
• Support business development activities including tendering for projects and client/stakeholder engagement, developing and agreeing the scope of services, setting costs and resources.
• Contribute to the continued development of the Flood Risk Team via active involvement in the technical network.
• 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.

Competitive salaries, employee rewards, a hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

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