Principal Flood Modeller in West End

We are currently working with a leading engineering and environmental consultancy as they look to add a Prinicpal Flood Modeller to their division in London.Do you have a desire to protect the environment for future generations, with an employer who will support and develop your knowledge to make you an expert Flood Modeller?​With at least 6 years previous experience, we are keen for you to bring your passion and experience to take an active role in helping to successfully deliver development projects in accordance with the NPPF, including sustainable drainage strategies for planning, due diligence flood risk advice to landowners and carry out flood studies in the public sector.Our client's Flood Risk & Drainage team has helped clients successfully deliver high-profile regeneration projects, mixed-use urban developments, strategic land schemes, tall buildings, industrial & logistics facilities, rail, river enhancement and flood alleviation schemes across the UK.As such, they are seeking a Principal Flood Modeller to help lead a team of modellers and flood risk engineers who produce FRAs for development projects in the private sector and increasingly flood studies in the public sector.To be successful in this role it would be great if you had at least 6 years' experience in hydrology, hydraulic modelling and river engineering, ideally working for private and public sector clients, and be working towards or have achieved a relevant professional qualification.​ Key Skills1D and 2D hydraulic modelling, particularly Flood Modeller and TuflowHydrology, in particular the Flood Estimation Handbook and ReFH2 and WINFAPLeading bids in the private and ideally public sectorsRecognising and communicating flooding and drainage related constraints and opportunities at development sitesProducing and reviewing a wide range of FRAs and ideally drainage strategies using MicroDrainage / InfoDrainageGood knowledge of the planning system, in particular policy and guidance including the NPPF and SuDS ManualGood knowledge of the water industry in both the public and private sectorsRiver engineering and restoration experience would be beneficialGood financial control, project management and communication skills in a client facing roleExperience mentoring junior staffAbility to write clear and concise reports Company benefits include 26 days of holiday increasing yearly with service, hybrid working opportunities, regular CPD and a culture of development, an ICE training programme, fast-tracked career progression, as well as the opportunity to be client-facing.This is a unique opportunity that is not to be missed. If you think your experience matches up well, please click apply or reach out to Jamie Will at Calibre Search.Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business