Job Description

Job Title: Trainee Flood Modeller

Location: Hybrid (with attendance at our Belfast office required)

Company: McCloy Consulting

About Us:

McCloy Consulting is a leading environmental consultancy specializing in innovative flood risk management and water engineering solutions. We work on a wide variety of projects, including flood risk assessments, urban drainage design, and natural flood management, helping to build resilient communities and infrastructure.

We are now seeking a Trainee Flood Modeller to join our dynamic team. This position is ideal for experienced apprentice civil engineers, early career engineers, or recent graduates with a degree in civil or environmental engineering or a related scientific discipline. If you have strong numerical, analytical, and spatial analysis skills and are eager to develop your expertise in flood risk management, we’d love to hear from you.

Role Overview:

As a Trainee Flood Modeller at McCloy Consulting, you will gain valuable experience in a range of projects, including:

Flood Risk Assessments
Surface Water and Urban Drainage Design
Natural Flood Management & River Restoration
Catchment Management Projects

You will work closely with our team of experienced engineers, hydrologists, and environmental scientists, learning how to develop flood models and contribute to the delivery of sustainable water management solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist in the development of hydraulic and hydrological models for flood risk assessments.
Support the design and delivery of surface water and drainage projects.
Learn to interpret data and provide technical solutions for flood management.
Collaborate with team members and clients to ensure the successful completion of projects.
Assist in preparing reports and documentation for both internal use and client deliverables.

Qualifications & Skills:

An apprenticeship or degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related scientific field.
Strong numerical and analytical skills.
Interest in spatial analysis techniques and an interest in GIS.
Interest in learning hydraulic and hydrological modelling software (e.g., TUFLOW, HEC-RAS, InfoWorks ICM).
Excellent communication skills and a collaborative work approach.
Willingness to attend the Belfast office regularly.

Why Join Us?

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
Hybrid working arrangements, with a mix of office and remote work.
Structured training and regular appraisals to allow you to map a career path and build your expertise.
Mentoring and support towards gaining professional qualifications (CEng, CEnv, C.WEM)
A supportive and collaborative team environment.
Opportunities to work on diverse and impactful projects.

How to Apply:

If you’re passionate about developing your career in flood risk management, we’d love to hear from you! Send your CV to admin@mccloyconsulting.com with the subject line Trainee FM/2024.

Feel free to contact Kyle Somerville or Anthony McCloy in confidence to discuss the role further.

Join McCloy Consulting and start your journey in shaping resilient and sustainable water management solutions!

McCloy Consulting Limited

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