Job Description

A large multi-disciplined engineering consultancy is looking for a Senior Urban Drainage Modeller to join their Water Environment Department leading the delivery of a wide variety of projects for several key clients both in the UK and Europe. Ideally the role will be based in Leeds with flexible working but other locations would be considered.
You will join a growing team of flood risk and water resources specialists, civil engineers, modellers, GIS specialists and hydrologists who specialise in providing consultancy advice, design and hydraulic modelling services for all aspects of development, urban drainage and infrastructure.
Duties and responsibilities:

• Working within agreed deliverables, key milestones, project methodology, quality assurance and control strategy.
• Leading project delivery tasks which may include engagement with clients\' technical teams, calculations, drawings, sketches and reports etc, as well as site investigations.
• Taking a project manager role for selected projects always demonstrating an awareness of project needs taking personal responsibility to work to deliver these to agreed time, cost and quality requirements.
• Providing technical guidance, support and training to colleagues leading in the development of the urban drainage within the Water Environment Department.
• Working in close collaboration with and supporting colleagues from other disciplines as required.
• Recommending / implementing improvements to technical policy, processes and design solutions where applicable, and sharing via the knowledge management channels as appropriate.
• Helping in managing and developing the clients\' portfolio taking an active role in growing the development sector for the Water Environment Department.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A strong interest in the water environment and an understanding of the issues associated to sustainability and climate change adaptation.
• A degree in Environmental Science, Engineering or similar subject with significant hydrology or hydraulics content.
• Experience of GIS (e.g. ArcGIS or Mapinfo) and Infoworks ICM hydraulic modelling software is essential
• A track record in mentoring team members less experienced in this field
• Experience of managing projects is essential
• Knowledge of the UK legislation and relevant guidance governing the technical discipline
• Chartered or working towards chartership with a professional body such as CIWEM or ICE
• Ability to communicate in a fluent and positive manner with other team members and to produce reports in plain English

Excellent benefits including hybrid working, support through professional accredition and bonus and salary reviews upon acheivement, discretionary bonus, assistence programmes and employee discount scheme plus much more!

Vox Network Consultants