Principal / Associate Flood Forecasting Modeller
Core
Senior technical role leading teams to deliver real-time flood forecasting projects and expand water industry services.
Role type
Principal/Associate Flood Forecasting Modeller
Builds
Real-time flood forecasting models and hydrological analysis products for clients like the Environment Agency.
Domain
Water industry / Hydrology / Flood Risk
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Flood forecasting modelling (Flood Modeller), Hydrological modelling (Muskingum-Cunge, PDM), Hydrometric data analysis, GIS (QGIS, ArcGIS, MapInfo), Technical reporting, Tendering/Proposal writing, Team leadership and mentoring
Preferred skills
Python scripting, Anaconda, Ruby, Non-real-time modelling tools (ICM, HEC-RAS, MIKE 11, FEH methods)
Responsibilities
Produce and review Flood Forecasting Inception Stage Reports, Develop and calibrate flood forecasting models, Carry out non-real-time modelling and hydrological analysis, Produce high-quality technical reports documenting model build and uncertainties, Lead and contribute to tenders for key clients, Mentor and support team members
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities