Hydraulic Modeller: Flood Risk & GIS Analytics

Jacobs Technology Inc.; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Birmingham is seeking experienced Hydraulic Modellers to work on high-profile flood risk programmes. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field and experience in hydraulic modelling using industry-standard software. The role includes responsibilities in mentoring, technical report writing, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. This position offers a good work-life balance with hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Excellent work-life balance

24 days holiday plus additional options

Comprehensive medical cover

Enhanced parental leave pay

Life assurance

Professional membership fees support

Qualifications

• Degree (MEng/MSc) in a related discipline required.
• Professional registration or pursuit of chartered status preferred.
• Experience with river, urban, and coastal flooding applications.
• Proficient in industry standard modelling software essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and calibrate hydraulic models using Flood Modeller.
• Analyse GIS data and apply analytical tools for modelling.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for client outcomes.
• Write and validate technical reports and deliverables.

Skills

1D and 2D hydraulic modelling

GIS Data Analysis

Analytical Skills

Mentoring

R Programming

Python Programming

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science or related

Tools

Flood Modeller

TUFLOW

ArcGIS

QGIS

InfoWorks

Job description

A leading engineering firm in Birmingham is seeking experienced Hydraulic Modellers to work on high-profile flood risk programmes. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field and experience in hydraulic modelling using industry-standard software. The role includes responsibilities in mentoring, technical report writing, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. This position offers a good work-life balance with hybrid working arrangements.