Flood Risk Management - Consultant

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Job Description Overview Create places and spaces that matter. Join our organisation, where we have a huge variety of projects on-the-go at any one time. So when you start this role with us, it could take your career wherever your interests lie. You'll find everyone here is willing to pitch in and help because we all want you to succeed, and we're ready to help you grow. When it comes to living your life, we want you to get the most out of it. So talk to us about all our flexible and remote working policies that can support your personal priorities. Also, ask us about some of our recent pledges for Women's Equality, as well as being a 'Disability Confident' and 'Inclusive Employer.' We’re big on expertise and enthusiasm, not hierarchy. So, when you join the Flood Risk management team within our Water Management Consultancy, we’ll trust you to own your projects and drive your own development. You’ll make a tangible difference to our future in projects we deliver for clients across our markets: buildings & places, energy, water, transportation, security & defence. Enjoy work based in the UK, with opportunities overseas. Everyone in your team will be willing to pitch in and help because we all want you to succeed, and we’re ready to support you to grow. Your role You will be primarily involved in technical work: Data analysis. Hydraulic modelling. Hydrology. GIS. Technical reporting. You will help ensure quality assurance for technical deliverables by checking the work of junior staff. Depending on your skills, you will also be responsible for developing and testing concepts for project solutions - flood mitigation. You will work effectively as part of a team, collaborating with environmental scientists, engineers, and planners, and provide a consistent service to clients. You will be asked to help support business development activities, including tendering for projects and client/stakeholder engagement. About you You are able to work under your own steam albeit with some level of support. Where already chartered, you will be competent in what you do and require less support. Your background will demonstrate: A degree in Geography, Science, or Civil Engineering. Working knowledge and a proficiency in 1D-2D hydraulic modelling using any of Flood Modeller, ESTRY, TUFLOW, InfoWorks ICM and a strong desire to learn more. GIS skills. Some experience in carrying out flood risk analyses for planning, development, and design. Some experience in carrying out a hydrological assessment, or a strong desire to learn. Be motivated: you should be self-driven and committed to achieving technical excellence. Be collaborative: Strong interpersonal skills and effective communication are essential for collaborative work. you must have a strong desire to learn, work with others. Be curious and adaptable: you should have a strong desire to learn and innovate across various challenges, be able to develop new approaches to a wide range of problems, as well as take on new challenges and learn new skills. Have good organisational abilities: you should be well-organised and capable of working on multiple projects simultaneously. Have a good attention to detail: A desire to consistently work to high standards is crucial. Rewards & benefits Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life. Be rewarded. Find out more. About AtkinsRéalis We're AtkinsRéalis , a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. Find out more. Additional information Security clearance This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance. We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability. #LI-INFRASTRUCTURE | #EnviroJobs Worker Type Employee Job Type Regular At AtkinsRéalis , we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.