Role description:

Arcadis are 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 are currently seeking a Principal Flood Modeller to join our Water Management division in our GEC office. We lead on the delivery of a variety of schemes and are working closely with UK regulators e.g., the Environment Agency, Natural Resources Wales, as well as the UK’s key infrastructure providers (Network Rail, National Highways), Local Government and private developers/investors.

Collaborating, learning, thinking proactively and creatively forms the ethos of the team and a fundamental part of your role.

Role accountabilities:

• Setting the technical direction for modelling studies
• Supporting, developing and line managing junior team members
• Carrying out technical reviews of hydraulic models
• 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, Geography, Environmental Science, Water Resources, Engineering Hydrology)
• More than 15 years of experience in the relevant field
• Technical leadership of fluvial flood modelling using industry-standard software:
  • Essential: FLOOD MODELLER PRO / TUFLOW
  • Desirable: HEC-RAS, MIKE, ICM
• Demonstrable track record in model Quality Assurance procedures
• Competent in the use of ArcPro and QGIS
• Report writing
• Experience of team and line management