Senior/ Principal Water Environment Modeller

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Opportunity for a Senior/ Principal Water Environment Modeller (or experienced Consultant pushing Senior) to join our growing team in Bedford, MK44 3RZ.

As a modeller within our Water Environment team you will deliver hydraulic modelling to support nature-based solutions, FCERM scheme design, Flood Risk Assessment and drainage design. Current projects include the redevelopment of a brownfield site in Canterbury for residential development, supporting local authorities in utilising natural flood management techniques to alleviate flood risk. This catchment wide approach to flood risk management is an ever growing demand, along with the use of hydraulic modelling to quantify the potential risks and opportunities associated with climate change. This is a growing element of Rappor's Water Environment business.

This role is for a modelling specialist, to work closely with the existing team of Director (Simon Mirams LinkedIn), AD, Consultant, Consultant and Graduate Consultant. It is an opportunity for career progression, now and particularly as we continue to realise our growth plans over the coming months and years.

About Rappor

Our philosophy is simple: we invest in our people and build partnerships with our stakeholders, resulting in a dynamic and successful business that benefits everyone. As a multidisciplinary engineering and environmental consultancy, our outputs contribute to the built environment we all occupy. Our four values include 'living our best life' and 'celebrating our team', and we provide oodles of opportunity to do just that. We currently number 70-something people and continue to grow organically.

What you will be doing

• Implementing 1D and 2D modelling techniques for river and urban flooding applications
• Championing technical innovation to improve efficiency and quality of delivery
• Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary project teams
• Writing and reviewing technical reports

What you will need

• Experience of 1D or 2D hydraulic modelling software packages for flood risk and/or environmental management purposes (HEC-RAS, HEC-2D, Flood Modeller-TUFLOW, Infoworks-ICM)
• Experience of flood risk management techniques and methods including option appraisals
• A working planning knowledge (flood risk assessment etc)
• Ability and experience to produce high quality technical reports
• Experience in collaborative working, with good people skills and able to communicate effectively with clients, stakeholders and colleagues
• Commercial awareness and evidence of ability to deliver projects to time and budget
• Knowledge of UK hydrological methodologies and flood risk management policy
• Project Management experience

Rewarding you

• A competitive salary, dependant on experience
• Hybrid working opportunities
• Industry-leading annual leave: 25 days, plus your birthday, plus the period between Christmas and New Year, and an additional day for every three years' service up to an additional five days
• 4% contribution towards your company pension
• Life assurance
• Access to the Company's wellbeing package, including a Cycle2work scheme, paid charity days and social events at the end of the financial year, Summer, and Christmas.

Being inclusive

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. We know that diverse teams are strong teams and strive to be a great home for all our people. Let us know what you need to be your best self with Rappor.

What next

Apply and we will get back to you in less than two weeks! If your application is successful, you will be invited to have an initial discussion over the phone, followed by meetings in person at our offices.