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We are currently looking for a talented and motivated Graduate/Assistant Hydrologist to join our Flood and Water Management Team in Leeds, part of the Sweco Water Environment Department.

You will join a growing team of flood risk and sustainable drainage experts, hydraulic modellers, hydrologists, geomorphologists, civil engineers, and water quality specialists who provide consultancy advice, design and hydraulic modelling services for development and infrastructure at all stages of the planning and design process.

You will be supporting the delivery of a wide variety of projects within the Water Environment sector including: flood protection studies and schemes, surface water management, infrastructure projects, sustainable drainage, water resources / low flow studies, environmental impact assessment for planning, integrated catchment studies natural flood management and river restoration. The role will involve the development of a wide range of skills depending also on your background and interests e.g. hydrology; hydraulic modelling; flood risk assessment, sustainable drainage, GIS; WFD, geomorphological and water quality assessments; client and regulator management; optioneering; economic assessments; schematic, outline and detailed design; project and budget responsibility; site visits; auditing and quality assurance; input to bidding; and other commercial activities. You will develop a well-rounded knowledge in a supportive multidisciplinary environment.

Previous graduates have relished the real responsibility they were given from the outset. On the job training and support is provided by senior personnel who are respected experts in their fields. Sweco also offers approved training agreements with numerous professional institutions. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual to become part of a growing team and accelerate their career development.

What does the role involve?

• Innovative thinking, ready to challenge the norm, and helping us all deliver better solutions for our clients
• Working under your own initiative and seeking assistance when required
• Bringing together ideas and expertise from multi-disciplinary teams
• Supporting strong ongoing client relationships
• Contributing to a supportive team environment with active involvement in mentoring and professional development (of self and others).
• Production of client facing documents and technical deliverables
• Preparing technical reports and other deliverables
• Work in a supervised environment to deliver project activities to budget and programme
• Data handling and analysis of large datasets
• Survey planning and supervision
• Use of hydrology and hydraulic modelling software and tools
• Use of GIS software
• Statistical analysis of data
• Client and stakeholder engagement and management

To be successful in this role you’ll possess:

• Previous experience of water consultancy experience would be preferred
• An undergraduate degree (2:1 or above) in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Geography or a related discipline with significant hydrology or hydraulics content. M.Sc., M.Eng. and \ or Ph.D. with a focus on either hydrology, hydraulic, water resources or other applied environmental science subject is desirable.
• A strong interest in the water environment and an understanding of the issues associated to sustainability and climate change adaptation.
• Work or study experience in some of the areas of work mentioned above, for example, flood risk assessment or hydraulic modelling.
• Experience in the following would advantageous: flood risk assessments, hydraulic \ hydrology modelling software (e.g. FEH, Infoworks ICM, Flood Modeller, TUFLOW, HEC-RAS ) and GIS (e.g. ArcGIS, QGIS or Mapinfo) or EIA
• A commitment to continuous professional development and becoming a chartered professional
• Good problem solving/contingency planning skills with ability to find quick, innovative and practical solutions to problems.
• Excellent literacy, communication, analytical and numeracy skills
• The ability to work on your own initiative and to seek assistance when required.
• The ability to organise and prioritise your workload to ensure that timescales are met.
• The ability to work collaboratively with others to form strong positive working relationships with both colleagues and clients.
• Keep up to date with changes in legislation, best practice and relevant polices

What’s in it for you?

Sweco are striving to address society’s challenges. As part of the Flooding and Water Management team you will be deploying sustainable techniques to make people and places safer and more resilient to flood risk and climate change. We promise a meaningful job where your work will drive environmental, economic and societal recovery.

If you believe you have the skill set required, are keen to join a business with genuine opportunities for career progression, then we’d love to hear from you.

Let’s transform society together at Sweco.com/careers.

About Us

Transforming society together, we're planning and designing sustainable communities and cities of the future.

Solving the great societal challenges of our time is more relevant, demanding and inspiring than ever before. At Sweco, we bring together experts with different perspectives and skills to develop solutions that address the challenges of urbanisation, harness the positive power of digitalisation and make societies more sustainable.

We offer our clients a combination of global expertise and local presence, adapted to their business and reality. Our ambition is to be our clients’ most relevant partner, working together to help them solve their challenges, today and into the future.

Sweco is committed to enabling all its colleagues to achieve a great balance between work and their other priorities, such as caring responsibilities, leisure activities, further learning or other interests. We offer flexible start and finish times, part time and hybrid working options so that you can flex your hours around your day to day needs.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

It’s important to us that that all our colleagues thrive at work - we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects the contribution individuals can bring to Sweco. We aim to promote equality, inclusivity and diversity for everyone.

Here at Sweco we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity.

We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant to ensure those who serve or have served, and their families, are treated fairly. To find out more The Armed Forces Covenant - Our Commitments | Sweco UK.

We are also proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer, and will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

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