Groundwater Modeller (Flexible across all locations in UK)

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Do you have the ambition enthusiasm and technical capability to work with us as a groundwater modeller within the water resources sector We are looking for someone to join our successful Water Management Consultancy groundwater resources team in delivering a growing portfolio of projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a groundwater modeller looking to progress their career in a vitally important industry with an internationally renowned éalis is one of the worlds most respected design engineering and project management consultancies with over 35000 employees worldwide. At AtkinsRéalis we offer more than just a job. We offer an opportunity to make a difference and shape the world to benefit future generations and the natural environment. As part of our Environment practice our highly respected Water Management Consultancy business operates at the interface between people and the water environment tackling problems relating to water availability water quality water habitat and future changes to these. We offer our clients a team of passionate intelligent digitally-minded capable and innovative staff with a unique blend of diverse technical skills. We enjoy working collaboratively and innovatively delivering projects that bring about real change and that make a positive difference to the environment and society. This provides great career development opportunity for our staff.

Our groundwater team works at the forefront of managing the challenges of providing resilient and environmentally sustainable water supplies for the future while ensuring water habitats are protected from new infrastructure development. We are undertaking an increasing number and range of important and exciting projects that involve groundwater resource evaluation development and management and environmental impact investigation for water companies other major water users and regulators. Building on this success we are growing our friendly and approachable team and this growth could include you. You could help us to deliver work across our extensive client portfolio and enhance our already strong reputation for excellence.

Your purpose:

• Helping to deliver our portfolio of groundwater modelling projects working with our hydrogeologist technical leads and other technical disciplines.
• Undertake work assigned to you to a high standard self-checking to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Undertake complex problem solving that may include data gathering and processing calculations and modelling conceptualisation and report writing.
• Work closely with the rest of the groundwater resources team. Collaborative and supportive teamwork is vital to our success.
• Work broadly across other hydrogeological assessments and water resources modelling applications alongside the focus on groundwater modelling.
• Work collaboratively with other technical disciplines in the Water Management Consultancy team and beyond delivering a range of projects relating to water supply strategic planning resource optimisation and environmental assessment.

What you can bring:

• A degree in science engineering or mathematics and a post-graduate qualification in hydrogeology or a related subject.
• Demonstrable experience as a groundwater modeller within consultancy water company regulator or academic fields.
• Experience which may include groundwater modelling for water resources including building developing and updating conceptual and numerical models at a regional scale and model use in assessment of abstraction impacts on the environment for water companies and regulators.
• An understanding of UK hydrogeology and of the regulatory framework of UK water management.
• A commitment to work towards chartership through a relevant professional body.
• Excellent numerical analytical report-writing and presentational skills and an eye for detail.
• Enthusiasm and motivation to solve challenging water resources problems within a high achieving team environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels to support collaborative working and the building of high quality colleague and client relationships.
• Experience using MODFLOW and recharge models such as 4R or SWAc is desirable as is an ability to code (Python R Fortran VBA) or skills in GIS. Similarly an ability to develop new and innovative approaches is encouraged to help us continue to develop our digital tools.
• Enthusiasm to continue to develop your skills and keep abreast of new and emerging technologies.
• A valid full UK driving licence.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis

Were ranked as one of LinkedIns Top 25 Companies where UK professionals want to work and stay once they join. Weve also made the Times Top 50 employers for women.

Our Infrastructure team uses innovation new approaches and the power of data to help our clients deliver end-to-end projects and programmes for essential future infrastructure. And as the work becomes ever more complex our employees continue to challenge the status quo.

Were committed to engineering better for people and our planet from our global Engineering Net-Zero programme to creating social value through EDAROTH community housing. Were proud of our active employee networks creating awareness and allyship for our under-represented groups. Not to mention programmes supporting communities outside AtkinsRéalis including schools charities ex-forces and professionals returning after career breaks.

Security clearance:

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all from day one we offer a range of family friendly inclusive employment policies flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer we value applications from all backgrounds cultures and ability.

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At AtkinsRéalis we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender ethnic or national origin sexual identity and orientation age religion or disability but enriches itself through these differences.