GRADUATE ENGINEER OPPORTUNITY
Waterman Group plc is an international engineering and environmental company providing multi-disciplinary
consultancy services to the property, infrastructure, energy and environmental markets around the world.
More details on the company history and profile can be found on our website
http://www.watermangroup.com/index
Waterman have a highly skilled and multi-disciplined team of engineers and hydrologists with extensive
practical experience in flood risk and surface water management. Our approach is to offer a consultancy
advice which covers the complete development life cycle with the team. Waterman are at the forefront of
developments in legislation, research and technology and have an extensive hydraulic and hydrological
experience including watercourse, groundwater and catchment modelling, drainage assessment and design,
and all levels of flood risk assessment, progressing to flood alleviation, prevention design and infrastructure
protection.
We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and motivated candidate for the position of Graduate
Hydrologist/Engineer, based in our Edinburgh office. The candidate will be supported in this role by a Principal
Hydrology and hydrology team, as well as the wider engineering team in the Edinburgh office and other offices
throughout the UK. Candidates will be required to undertake field work and desk based assessments, including
report writing and design.
Typical responsibilities of the job include:
 Using specialist computer modelling applications
 Employing statistical and hydrological modelling techniques
 Determining the most effective water management methods and providing engineering solutions for
drainage systems and flood risk mitigation
 Liaising with clients, consultants, water regulators, researchers, external bodies and other professionals
 Report writing and CAD
Typical work involved with:
 Pre-planning Studies – site assessment, identifying constraints due to flooding and drainage, and
carrying out engineering appraisals
 Flood Risk Assessments – flow calculations, 1D and 2D watercourse modelling, flood mapping, flood
mitigation and alleviation design
 Conceptual and Detailed Drainage Design - Sustainable drainage (SUDS) and sewer system design
 Hydropower - feasibility, scoping assessments and detailed design
 Occasionally there will be an overlap with geotechnical, environmental impact, planning and
transportation studies
We are currently working on a wide range of projects, covering a number of sectors. We work for a range of
private developers, utility companies, and local authorities throughout Scotland and the UK.
Typical types of projects include:
 Residential, Commercial and Industrial Developments
 Wind Farms
 Critical Infrastructure
 Highways
Key skills required:
 problem solving
 organisation
 team working
 communication skills
 good computing & mathematical skills
 Knowledge of CAD, FEH, Hec Ras, and Micro Drainage
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: kim.mckissock@watermangroup.com