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Role description:
Arcadis are involved in some of the UK’s most complex and diverse projects that are technically demanding and offer considerable potential for learning and development. We are currently seeking a Principal/Senior Hydrologist to join our Water Management division in the GEC-India office. We lead on the delivery of a variety of schemes and are working closely with UK regulators e.g. the Environment Agency, as well as the UK’s key infrastructure providers (Network Rail, National Highways), Local Government and private developers/investors.
Collaborating, learning, thinking proactively and creatively forms the ethos of the team and a fundamental part of your role.
Role accountabilities:
- Setting the technical direction for hydrological studies
- Estimation of design flood flows and hydrographs
- Providing technical input into flood risk management and water resource projects
- Oversee the production of flood risk assessments and Environmental Impact Assessments (Water Resource Chapter)
- Managing components of projects, taking responsibility for personal time and resource management, coordinating team members and quality assurance
- Providing input to project teams, leading by example to achieve sector goals and championing quality and innovation
- Assisting and participating in developing yourself and other team members to their full potential
Qualifications & Experience:
- Degree in an appropriate analytical subject (Civil Engineering, Geography, Environmental Science, Water Resources, Engineering Hydrology)
- Technical leadership:
- Essential: Ability to apply hydrological methodologies (e.g. Flood Estimation Handbook)
- Essential: Ability to lead and carry out flood risk assessments, Environmental Impact Assessments and preparing Environmental Statements
- Desirable: Experience in water resource assessments
- Desirable: Experience of Surface Water Management Plans and SuDS
- Demonstrable track record in Quality Assurance procedures
- Competent in the use of ArcGIS Pro and QGIS
- Report writing
- Experience of team and line management
Why Arcadis?
We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.
You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.
Together, we can create a lasting legacy.
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