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Form of workDo you have proven environmental experience and an interest in mentoring junior staff?
Are you a dynamic team player with a background in site based work?
Due to growing demand across a range of exciting projects we have an exciting opportunity for an Environment Focused Hydraulic Modeller to support our Catchment and River Restoration teams in a variety of work ranging from Natural Flood Management studies through to River Restoration work.
The job will involve:
• Using and analysing datasets, GIS and modelling outputs.
• Providing technical River and Catchment Restoration advice to internal and external clients.
• Leading Environmental Hydraulic modelling (1D and 2D) with a specialism in Hec-RAS and / or TUFLOW.
• Working as part of a multi-disciplinary project team to steer design.
• Writing concise and logical reports and reviewing reports.
• Geomorphology, River Restoration and NFM focused Field work.
• Mentoring and providing guidance to junior staff.
• Managing projects and project teams and being responsible for delivering projects to time, budget and quality requirements.
• Presenting at client meetings or project workshops and undertaking stakeholder engagement, with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Assisting with and leading on tenders for commission.
Location:
The post would ideally be based in either our Saltaire, BD18 3LF or Coleshill, B46 3AD office, but we can be flexible on location for the right candidate. JBA supports agile working which provides for greater flexibility with the way that we work.
Further information:
For an informal discussion about this position, please contact Matt Hemsworth on 01675 437750.
Note: JBA run a comprehensive Graduate Scheme and recent graduates interested in working for us should apply via that route
Applications:
Please send a completed JBA application form, together with a current CV to careers@jbagroup.co.uk
Key competencies required for the role:
We are looking for well organised, motivated, enthusiastic, flexible individuals who can work on their own or as part of a team. You should have proven environmental experience and an interest in water and the environment. Strong analytical/problem solving skills are essential and candidates need to be able to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally.
Applicants should have a broad experience and awareness of different NFM and river restoration approaches and the inter-linkages between fluvial geomorphology, hydraulics, hydrology and ecology. We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic individual who is an effective communicator and team player, with a proven ability to work as a key member of a multi-disciplinary team. Candidates should be prepared to travel throughout the UK and Ireland and spend occasional nights away from home.
Applicants should have a geography or science related qualification, degree or equivalent and proven experience delivering work within a professional environment.
Chartered status (ICE, CIWEM, CGeog) is important to JBA and valued by our clients therefore applicants should demonstrate a desire to work towards becoming chartered.
Essential skills required:
• An understanding of Nature Based Solutions to restore and make catchments more resilient.
• Experience working within a multi-disciplinary design team with the ability to explain environmental benefits to a wide audience.
• Experience of undertaking site-based field work.
• Proficient in at least one 1D hydraulic modelling software (Flood Modeller) or one 2D hydraulic modelling software e.g HEC-RAS, TUFLOW.
• Have a good understanding of UK catchment hydrology.
• Project Management and building client relationships.
• Ability to mentor and support junior staff.
• Experience using Geographical Information Systems (GIS).
• Report writing and quality assurance (Excel, Word).
• A full UK Driving licence is required.
• Tender preparation.
The following skills would be desirable:
• An understanding of sediment transport, erosion and deposition processes.
• Contract management.
Who we are:
JBA began in 1995 and have grown to be one of Europe’s leading specialists in environmental engineering and environmental management, with a strong track record of major studies for national governments and international bodies.
Our Head Office in based in Skipton, with 21 offices in 9 countries around the world.
We have been independent and employee-owned for over two decades, allowing us the freedom to focus on innovation and our commitment to exceptional client service.
Visit www.jbaconsulting.com to find out more about what we do.
What we offer:
A competitive salary is available depending on qualifications and experience, together with a comprehensive benefits package. The JBA Group is an employee-owned company and staff qualify for profit share after a minimum length of service.
The JBA Group is committed to looking after the health, safety and wellbeing of its staff, and as such it offers an inclusive benefits package which includes Group Income Protection; a health cash plan; contributory pension scheme; and a competitive annual leave entitlement that increases with qualifying service.
We want our staff to reach their full potential and feel that their development is important to us. We have in place a structured training and development plan and every member of staff has an Individual Training Plan and mentor.
JBA is committed to creating and sustaining a working environment in which everyone has an equal opportunity to fulfil their potential and we welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community. All roles will be considered for part-time or flexible working.
