Coastal Modeller
This is a Permanent, Full Time or Part 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.
You will be joining an award-winning environmental and engineering consultancy which puts innovation, sustainability and resilience at the heart of its work.
We are independent and staff-owned under a stewardship model which drives long term decision making and investment. We have offices in the UK, Ireland, Romania, India, Singapore and Australia. Our people are all important and we invest heavily in life-long learning and skills development.
Visit https://www.jbaconsulting.com/ to find out more.
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 and machine learning 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, applying machine learning 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
We are looking for a candidate who has an interest in the coast and environmental issues that coastal communities are facing. Your role will involve handling of data to solve problems and working within constraints of time and budgets to deliver multiple projects. If you already have experience then there will be opportunities to lead and manage projects.
Qualifications
Candidates must have the following:
• A Bachelors, Masters or PhD degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject (e.g. Oceanography, Physical Sciences, Engineering).
• An understanding of coastal hydrodynamics and hazards.
• An interest in applying numerical models to assess coastal hazards.
Essential attributes for the role
Candidates will be able to demonstrate that they are able to:
• Work collaboratively within a team, with regard to deadlines and budget.
• Communicate effectively, both verbal and written.
• Be proactive and creative in applying models to predict coastal hazards.
• Take responsibility for independent project delivery.
• Follow Quality Assurance processes.
• Be flexible and open to innovation and the application of new technology.
• Become proficient in the use of industry standard coastal hazard models (e.g. SWAN, TUFLOW, EurOtop, TELEMAC etc.)
• Be open to learning and gaining knowledge to work towards a specialism within the team.
Desirable attributes for the role
Desirable skills and experience are:
• 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.
• Experience in coastal flood and erosion risk consultancy.
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 Matt Hird on Matthew.Hird@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 great benefits package. Our continued independence is assured by our unique ‘guardianship’ model which means all shares are held by JBA employees and Staff Trust.
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 veterans of the defence forces back into work, 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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