Principal Flood Modeller​/Engineer

The Opportunity Amey Engineering teams improve the environment and create sustainable flooding solutions across the UK, by working in partnership with a range of clients, providing consultancy design services for Local Authorities, Strategic and Local transport providers and organisations delivering National Infrastructure. We make our towns and cities better places to live by improving connectivity, flood resilience, sustainability and quality of life.

The role

Due to the increased workload, we are seeking to recruit a Principal Flood Modeller and Team Leader. The successful candidate will undertake and oversee the production of Flood Management Modelling and design, leading a dedicated flood management modelling team. The successful candidate will work collaboratively within the Flooding and Water Management team in Scotland in our Edinburgh or Glasgow offices, providing effective support and assistance to modellers and team leaders on a variety of flood schemes.

Being an experienced Principal Flood Modeller / Engineer at Amey Consulting, you’ll have the chance to focus on the parts of your role you most enjoy. Whether it’s further training to broaden your skills, working more closely with your clients to build relationships, or having the opportunity to develop leadership capabilities, our environment is one of collaboration and support where the direction of your career is led by you.

Key responsibilities include:

Develop effective concept design solutions that are consistent with the project brief Undertake a wide range of modelling work on all aspects of the functions design and maintenance Implement effective, value for money and innovative modelling design solutions to meet technical and project requirements Progress projects through preliminary and detailed modelling design with emphasis on client requirements and innovation Ensure compliance with relevant health, safety and environmental legislation, particularly the CDM Regulations Supervise, mentor and develop team members from senior modelers, through to graduate modelers and technicians Assist with contract preparation together with project planning and programming Project administration reporting to the Project Manager including monitoring programme delivery, resources and budgets Inspection work, feasibility studies, cost estimating for works and fees Support the preparation of bids and delivery of services on other contracts.

Inspection work, feasibility studies, cost estimating for works and fees  Effective management and response of project-related correspondence  Checks to ensure compliance with the Integrated Management System and assist in the development  Prepare and check feasibility studies, appraisal/assessment reports and other written documents Development of engineering solutions and presents engineering options Complete performance appraisals with direct reports and provide learning and development opportunities where possible What you will bring to us:

Demonstrable high-level experience and expertise within the relevant technical field, probably gained in a Senior Modeller role or equivalent

An ability to produce or oversee the production of technically sound engineering solutions, complying with all relevant technical standards and client requirements

Have extensive experience in Infoworks ICM, Flood Modeller or Hec Ras and hydological modelling techniques

Have experience in managing project-related tasks associated with health, safety and welfare, e.g. Construction (Design and Management) Regulations Are experienced in the application of technical governance procedures within a consulting engineering environment

Have a Bachelors or Masters degree in an appropriate subject

Have Chartered status held with an…