Technical Consultant, Water Scientist

Worley, Leeds

Technical Consultant, Water Scientist

Salary Not Specified

Worley, Leeds

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 day ago, 13 Nov | Get your application in today.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: be2d7e28f7fa4486a00493fa7f83feae

Full Job Description

Due to significant recent project wins and growth prospects, we are currently looking for Hydrologist / Drainage Consultant to support our projects. This is a full time, permanent (40 hours per week) position and will be part of our Water practice within the Environmental & Sustainability Business. The successful applicant(s) will support our senior consultants and work within the wider team and Worley Engineering Group to deliver excellent quality work to assist with the successful delivery of a range of projects. We strongly support individual career development through frequent internal and external training. Worley Consulting is an equal opportunities employer and seeks to reflect this in its diverse workforce. You'll be: Technical responsibilities will vary depending on the project but will involve:

  • Participating in the delivery of hydrological deliverables;
  • Performing hydrological analysis, including reviewing meteorological, hydrological and topographic data; undertaking statistical analyses of rainfall and flow data; rainfall-runoff modelling and drainage design;
  • Performing hydraulic modelling and assessment. Modelling capability in HEC RAS, and TUFLOW software packages, or equivalent;
  • Supporting Senior members of the team in presenting, analysing and interpreting water data to assess and evaluate flood risks for a project;
  • Ability to write flood risk assessments;
  • Ability to work constructively within large engineering teams to ensure successful project outcomes;
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills and an ability to think logically and clearly; and
  • Supporting junior consultants to develop their skills.
  • The successful candidate will would be expected to travel within the UK and occasionally overseas but not for extended periods.

  • Minimum BSc/BEng. in a relevant subject (e.g. hydrology, civil engineering, hydraulics or other related disciplines).
  • Motivated to learn and embrace new experiences;
  • Logical and clear thinking;
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills;
  • IT skills - MS Office suite;
  • IT skills -hydraulic modelling applications (as HEC-HMS, HY-8, Tuflow, MicroDrainage, HEC-RAS, PCSWMM) will be advantageous
  • A willingness to travel, stay away from home and undertake site based work;
  • Full valid driving license;
  • Eligible to work in the UK;
  • Ability to write clear, concise reports, and think logically and clearly; and
  • Ability to build effective working relationships with clients, colleagues, and contractors'.

    Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia.?
  • Right now, we're bridging two worlds as we accelerate to more sustainable energy sources, while helping our customers provide the energy, chemicals and resources that society needs now. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their portfolio of assets. We solve complex problems by finding integrated data-centric solutions from the first stages of consulting and engineering to installation and commissioning, to the last stages of decommissioning and remediation. Join us and help drive innovation and sustainability in our projects., We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation. We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard. And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here. And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.