Graduate Coastal Modeller
This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The Role
We are looking for a motivated and committed individual to join our Marine and Coastal Risk Management group (MCRM) in our Skipton office to support ongoing and future work.
You’ll be joining an established environmental and engineering consultancy who put sustainability and resilience to climate change at the heart of our company strategy. With offices in nine countries around the world and across the UK and Ireland, we like to think we make a difference. We are independent and employee-owned allowing us the freedom to focus on innovation and our commitment to exceptional client service. Our workforce is central to our success, and we invest heavily in supporting staff development. We are great people to work for. Visit https://www.jbaconsulting.com/ to find out more about what we do.
Your role
The role will involve delivering a variety of coastal modelling and forecasting projects. Key tasks of this role will include:
- Application of numerical models to support consultancy and research projects.
- Analysis of data to solve problems.
- Analysis and interrogation of model outputs.
- Production of technical reports.
The successful candidate will be trained in all aspects of coastal modelling, from the derivation of data, data processing, building numerical models and analysis of results to derive technical solutions to solve coastal hazard problems. They will support senior colleagues through management and delivery of projects to meet client requirements. Enthusiasm and drive are essential, with the candidate being expected to contribute to the wider objectives of the MCRM group.
The team member we’re looking for
Candidates will be able to demonstrate that they are able to:
- Become proficient in the use of industry standard coastal hazard models (e.g. SWAN, TUFLOW, EurOtop, TELEMAC etc.)
- Work effectively within a team, with regard to deadlines and budget.
- Communicate effectively, both verbally and in written form.
- Be proactive and creative in applying models to predict coastal hazards.
- Take responsibility for independent project delivery.
- Follow Quality Assurance (QA) processes.
- Be flexible and open to innovation and the application of new technology.
Qualifications
A Bachelors, Masters or PhD degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject (e.g. Oceanography, Physical Sciences, Engineering).
Essential attributes for the role
Essential attributes for the role:
- An understanding of coastal hydrodynamics and hazards.
- An interest in applying numerical models to assess coastal hazards.
Desirable attributes for the role
Desirable attributes for the role:
- Relevant work experience.
- Experience using GIS products.
- Data analysis skills in Matlab, python or R.
- Experience delivering FCERM projects in the UK or internationally.
- Experience in statistical and extreme value modelling.
- Experience in coastal hazard, sediment transport or contaminant modelling.
Location and contact
JBA supports hybrid working which provides for greater flexibility with the way that we work.
The role will be located in our modern, eco-friendly offices at Broughton Park, near Skipton, North Yorkshire and includes ample free parking and EV charging points. This unique work setting sits on the boundary of the Yorkshire Dales National Park and offers easy access to stunning countryside. Skipton is a bustling market town with great schools, services and leisure facilities, and is within easy reach of Leeds, Bradford, Manchester and the Lake District. Find out more at https://www.welcometoskipton.com
For further information or an informal discussion about this position, please contact Fay Luxford on fay.luxford@jbaconsulting.com
The JBA Family
The JBA Group is a family of environmental, engineering and risk management companies committed to exceptional service and helping clients and communities build resilience to flood and environmental risk in a changing climate. We're leading the way to integrate science and technology to provide our clients with a forward-thinking view of climate resilience.
We can only do this through our fantastic team, and we believe in providing a competitive salary, flexible working conditions and the best benefits package we can. We’re an employee-owned organisation and have no external shareholders to pay, meaning all our staff benefit directly from our profits through our annual Employee-Owned Benefit scheme.
Alongside this, we’re focused on helping our staff develop their skills and offer a generous training budget to every member of staff, as well as a professional development programme and support in the attainment of professional qualifications including chartered membership.
We invest in our staff’s mental health and wellbeing, encouraging our staff to maintain a healthy work-life balance and organising social activities from bake sales and book clubs to badminton. We also invest in the wider community by funding our own charitable foundation, the JBA Trust, supporting sustainability initiatives such as tree planting, and facilitating outreach visits by our team of STEM ambassadors.
JBA is committed to creating and sustaining a working environment in which everyone has an equal opportunity to fulfil their potential and we welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, support armed forces personnel, both past and present, through the Armed Forces Covenant, and promote a menopause-friendly workplace, having signed the Menopause Workplace Pledge.
All roles will be considered for part-time or flexible working, and we encourage applications from candidates who may be returning to work after a career break for any reason, or who are looking to change industry.
No unsolicited CVs from Agencies. All Agencies should note that if JBA receives an application via other means - even if it comes after your first contact with us - there will be no contractual entitlement to an introduction fee or other fees. In sending us any applications you are deemed to have agreed to these terms.
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