Hydraulic Modellers (Flood Risk Management)

Jacobs Technology Inc.; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm based in Wokingham is seeking Hydraulic Modellers to engage in innovative flood-risk management projects. Candidates must possess a relevant degree, experience in 1D/2D modelling, and the ability to mentor team members. The role offers a fantastic work-life balance, medical cover, and enhanced parental leave. Join us to shape the future of water infrastructure!

Benefits

Fantastic work-life balance

24 days holiday + option to buy additional days

Medical cover

Enhanced parental leave pay

Enhanced pension contributions

Life assurance

Professional membership fees support

Qualifications

• Desire to achieve or hold chartered status with a professional body.
• Experience with 1D/2D modelling techniques for flooding applications.
• Ability to mentor and support team development.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hydraulic modelling and data analysis using industry-standard software.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve project goals.
• Write and review complex technical reports.

Skills

Hydraulic modelling

Data analysis

GIS software

Technical report writing

Mentoring

Education

Degree/Meng/MSc in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Geography, Mathematics or related

Tools

Flood Modeller

Tuflow

InfoWorks

ArcGIS

Python

R

Job description

Hydraulic Modellers (Flood Risk Management)

Jacobs, Wokingham, England, United Kingdom

At Jacobs, we are challenging the present to reinvent the future by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments and operational advancement. We invite you to shape the future of water infrastructure for the next generation of flood‑risk management projects.

Remit and responsibilities include:

• Hydraulic modelling using industry‑standard software (Flood Modeller, Tuflow, InfoWorks, HEC‑RAS) for model development, calibration, interpretation, and interrogation of 1D and 1D/2D models.
• Analyzing, managing, and interpreting data using GIS software (ArcGIS, MapInfo, QGIS) and analytical tools (R and Python).
• Contributing innovative ideas, challenging the norm, and helping deliver better solutions for our clients.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver client outcomes.
• Writing, developing, and reviewing complex technical reports.
• Mentoring colleagues and peers, supporting personal, skills and career development, ensuring continuous growth of the team’s capability footprint.
• Peer‑reviewing and checking of calculations and technical deliverables.

Here’s what you’ll need:

• Degree/Meng/MSc in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Geography, Mathematics or a related discipline.
• Desire to achieve or already hold chartered status with an appropriate Professional Body (preferably ICE or CIWEM).
• Experience implementing 1D and 2D modelling techniques for river, urban and coastal flooding applications.
• Sound knowledge and experience of industry‑standard software such as Flood Modeller and Tuflow (InfoWorks ICM for river, drainage and 2D modelling) for model development, calibration, interpretation and interrogation.
• Experience providing technical assurance of modelling outputs.
• Demonstrable experience of hydrological calculations.
• Ability to mentor colleagues and peers, supporting personal, skills and career development.

What We Offer:

• Fantastic work‑life balance and flexibility.
• 24 days holiday + option to buy a further 10 days.
• Medical cover and Digital GP.
• Fertility healthcare and family planning.
• Enhanced parental leave pay.
• Enhanced pension contributions.
• Life assurance at 4× salary.
• Professional membership fees and CPD support.

We are a disability‑confident employer. We will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria and welcome applications from candidates seeking flexible working or who may not meet all listed requirements for the role.
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