Technical Consultant I, Water Scientist

Worley Consulting; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Building on our past. Ready for the future

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.

Technical Consultant I, Water Scientist

Role Context:

Position role reports to - Water Resource Manager, Water, Environmental and Sustainability (E&S)

Location of Position: UK (Leeds, Bristol, London, Manchester, Glasgow)

Salary: very competitive + benefits

You'll be:

Technical responsibilities will vary depending on the project but will involve:

1. Participating in the delivery of hydrological deliverables
2. Performing hydrological analysis, including reviewing meteorological, hydrological and topographic data; undertaking statistical analyses of rainfall and flow data; rainfall-runoff modelling and drainage design
3. Performing hydraulic modelling and assessment. Modelling capability in HEC RAS, and TUFLOW software packages, or equivalent
4. Supporting Senior members of the team in presenting, analysing and interpreting water data to assess and evaluate flood risks for a project
5. Ability to write flood risk assessments
6. Ability to work constructively within large engineering teams to ensure successful project outcomes
7. Excellent oral and written communication skills and an ability to think logically and clearly
8. Supporting junior consultants to develop their skills

The successful candidate will be expected to travel within the UK and occasionally overseas but not for extended periods.

You'll have:

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

Moving Forward:

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.