With increasing regulation to protect the ecology of our waterbodies, there is an increasing need for network, river, estuarine and coastal modelling to verify water quality compliance and to advise on potential mitigation. We have a long history of supporting UK water companies in these services and have secured major AMP7 frameworks with the majority of them. Our expertise also expands to cover catchment management and nature-based solutions modelling and we promote the application of these sustainable measures where possible as a way to reduce water treatment costs, build resilience against climate change and deliver environmental and social outcomes. We have a global reach and also support regulators, asset owners and investors worldwide.
Demand for these services continues to grow, and in response to this we are keen to engage a talented senior mathematical modeller to drive innovation, work across disciplines in complex modelling projects and strengthen our offering. This position can be offered on a full-time or a part-time basis.
As a senior mathematical modeller, you will be part of a large team of water resources and flood risk specialists, working closely with our teams of engineers and asset planners to deliver a wide range of services for UK and international clients. These may include working with commercial hydrodynamic and water quality modelling packages to simulate the baseline conditions of our rivers, estuaries and coastal environments and conduct scenario testing, develop integrated drainage and river network models, investigate the natural processes influencing the fate of contaminants, build ad-hoc assessment tools tailored to project specific needs and undertake statistical analyses. For those with related interests, there are many opportunities to get involved across our teams on activities such as hydrology, systems modelling, groundwater modelling, flood modelling and computational food dynamics. We therefore welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds and skillsets.
Your input will help our internal teams and external clients to deliver complex multidisciplinary projects that will provide great benefits to local communities and the environment. You will be responsible for:
- Delivering and leading technically complex modelling projects
- Managing projects and maintaining client relationships
- Assisting with winning work and the development of new business
- Providing technical guidance, support and training to junior colleagues and supporting, where practicable, in the mentoring and development of others
If you are still working towards Chartership, you will develop your skills under the supervision and support of our senior staff and be trained to become an expert in the field.
Does this sound like you?
- Relevant degree-level qualifications (e.g. mathematics, civil engineering, or other related disciplines)
- Chartered (or near Chartership) with an appropriate professional body
- Proven track record in delivering modelling projects in the water sector
- Good understanding of hydrodynamics and awareness of water quality processes
- Strong coding skills with different programming languages and statistical foundations
- Willingness to innovate
- Able to guide and mentor junior staff
For more information about our water sector click here. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate, and take positive steps to create an inclusive culture.
We can offer:
Pension matched up to 7%
Competitive annual leave and the option to purchase additional annual leave
An annual professional institution subscription
Life insurance
Enhanced parental leave
Annual company performance bonus scheme - Subject to company performance
Flexible benefits scheme to suit you, including cycle to work & Interest free season ticket loans etc.
One of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, Mott MacDonald is a multisector consultancy providing engineering, management, and development services on projects in 150 countries. With over 16,000 of the best people working on a diverse range of challenges, we're helping our clients deliver sustainable infrastructure and development solutions. We have a collegiate and collaborative culture which values equality and diversity, and we take proactive steps to create an inclusive workplace. Together, we are opening opportunities with connected thinking. If this sounds like somewhere you'd like to work, click apply to continue with your application.
