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Principal Flood Modeller

Strata Construction Consulting UK Ltd
Posted 12 days ago, valid for 14 days
Location

Birmingham, West Midlands B4 6FQ

Salary

£55,000 - £63,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The job is for a Senior Flood Modeller or Principal Flood Modeller to lead a team of flood risk engineers on private sector development projects.
  • The successful candidate will produce 3D models using Civil 3D software, convert drawings into detailed designs, and ensure quality output in compliance with industry standards.
  • Candidates should have experience in 1D and 2D hydraulic modelling, familiarity with flood estimation techniques, and knowledge of the planning system.
  • The position offers a salary of £60,000 to £70,000 per year and requires a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
  • Additional benefits include 26 days of holiday (increasing to 31), flexible working arrangements, active training opportunities, and a chance for fast-tracked career progression.

Are you a Senior Flood Modeller looking to take the next step in your career? Perhaps you are a Principal Flood Modeller who is seeking a new opportunity?

The successful candidate will be leading a project and a team of flood risk engineers to provide high-quality work. This will be for development projects in the private sector.

What's on offer:

  • 26 days holiday per year, rising to 31 days with loyalty days, plus bank holidays.
  • Flexible working.
  • Opportunity to lead a team and projects
  • Active training and amazing development culture.
  • Access to mentoring support from industry experts.
  • ICE Training Agreement and support in other technical qualifications.
  • Opportunity to be client facing and the chance to get involved with business development and marketing activities.
  • Fast-tracked career progression

The role:

  • Lead for the production of 3D models using the Civil 3D modelling software
  • Convert 3D drawings into detailed designs
  • As the project lead, efficiently coordinate the production of detailed drawing and specification output applying expert technical knowledge in line with relevant legislation and industry standards
  • Collaborate on design models, calculations and sketches with other design disciplines
  • Assist in overseeing drawing production and verify work quality from colleagues
  • Assist in the review of consultants' and contractors'' design proposals
  • Manage the upload and download of documents within the document management systems
  • Adhere to BIM protocols and office drawing standards
  • Attend and contribute to project and technical meetings
  • Attend site inspections and produce surveys when required

What you need to succeed:

  • 1D and 2D hydraulic modelling, particularly Flood Modeller and Tuflow
  • Hydrology, in particular the Flood Estimation Handbook and ReFH2 and WINFAP
  • Leading bids in the private and ideally public sectors
  • Recognising and communicating flooding and drainage related constraints and opportunities at development sites
  • Producing and reviewing a wide range of FRAs and ideally drainage strategies using MicroDrainage / InfoDrainage
  • Good knowledge of the planning system, in particular policy and guidance including the NPPF and SuDS Manual
  • Good knowledge of the water industry in both the public and private sectors
  • River engineering and restoration experience would be beneficial
  • Good financial control, project management and communication skills in a client facing role
  • Experience mentoring junior staff
  • Ability to write clear and concise reports

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