Hydraulic Modeller 6 Months Fixed Term

Job Description

Start your Jacobs career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow.Our Water Catchment Management business provides a focus for advising our clients on the sustainable management of the natural water environment using scientific/engineering analysis and design expertise. Our mission is to be a global leader that puts water at the heart of a sustainable society. At Jacobs we provide the resources to turn great ideas into reality, we develop industry leading flood risk management technology and we’re looking for the most talented and passionate individuals out there to be our next generation of leaders and to become part of a respected and ambitious company with excellent career prospects and international opportunities.Our People & Places Solutions business - reinforces our drive to improve the lives of people everywhere and epitomises the "why" of what we do - the tremendous positive impact and value our solutions bring to our communities and society as a whole. From facilities delivering life-saving therapies and ensuring clean water to enabling the connection of people through all modes of transportation and providing access to technology - were integrating a multitude of these solution elements to build the smart environments of tomorrow.About the opportunity:We are recruiting experienced hydraulic modellers to meet rapidly increasing demand from our major clients. You will join one of our dynamic modelling teams and immediately begin work on high profile and innovative flood modelling projects and programmes.This is a 6 month contract, with possibility to become permanent for the right candidate. You will be working flexibly, either in offices or at home and we welcome part time and full time applicants to the role. About you: With a keen interest in natural processes and water related issues you are commercially aware and work effectively to budgets and timescales. An enthusiastic problem solver, you like to innovate, find new solutions and improve ways to contribute. You are confident both working independently and collaboratively as a part of a multidisciplinary team. You wish to develop and expand your technical capability and welcome additional responsibility.Essential:• Undergraduate degree (2:1 or above) in geography, engineering, environmental science or another relevant subject (or other relevant technical qualification)• Good working knowledge of Flood Modeller and TUFLOW software• Good academic knowledge in hydraulics, hydrology and/or water resources• Proficiency in GIS software such as Mapinfo/ArcGIS/QGIS• Excellent literacy, communication, analytical and numeracy skills• Excellent interpersonal skills• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications• Working towards Chartership with ICE, CIWEM or a relevant professional bodyDesirable:• Masters degree or doctorate in a related subject• Hold a valid UK driving licence• Skill or interest in UK Flood Hydrology, Flood Forecasting, ICM Infoworks• Proven ability to present to an audience of varying technical capability (public, clients, technical specialists)