Strata Consulting

Principal Flood Modeller

Are you a Senior Flood Modeller looking to take the next step in your career? Perhaps you are a Principal Flood Modeller who is seeking a new opportunity?


The successful candidate will be leading a project and a team of flood risk engineers to provide high-quality work.

This will be for development projects in the private sector.


What's on offer:



  • 26 days holiday per year, rising to 31 days with loyalty days, plus bank holidays.

  • Flexible working.

  • Opportunity to lead a team and projects

  • Active training and amazing development culture.

  • Access to mentoring support from industry experts.

  • ICE Training Agreement and support in other technical qualifications.

  • Opportunity to be client facing and the chance to get involved with business development and marketing activities.

  • Fast-tracked career progression


The role:



  • Lead for the production of 3D models using the Civil 3D modelling software

  • Convert 3D drawings into detailed designs

  • As the project lead, efficiently coordinate the production of detailed drawing and specification output applying expert technical knowledge in line with relevant legislation and industry standards

  • Collaborate on design models, calculations and sketches with other design disciplines

  • Assist in overseeing drawing production and verify work quality from colleagues

  • Assist in the review of consultants' and contractors'' design proposals

  • Manage the upload and download of documents within the document management systems

  • Adhere to BIM protocols and office drawing standards

  • Attend and contribute to project and technical meetings

  • Attend site inspections and produce surveys when required


What you need to succeed:



  • 1D and 2D hydraulic modelling, particularly Flood Modeller and Tuflow

  • Hydrology, in particular the Flood Estimation Handbook and ReFH2 and WINFAP

  • Leading bids in the private and ideally public sectors

  • Recognising and communicating flooding and drainage related constraints and opportunities at development sites

  • Producing and reviewing a wide range of FRAs and ideally drainage strategies using MicroDrainage / InfoDrainage

  • Good knowledge of the planning system, in particular policy and guidance including the NPPF and SuDS Manual

  • Good knowledge of the water industry in both the public and private sectors

  • River engineering and restoration experience would be beneficial

  • Good financial control, project management and communication skills in a client facing role

  • Experience mentoring junior staff

  • Ability to write clear and concise reports




Share Job