TUFLOW Technical Engineer

Job Description

TUFLOW Technical Engineer/Scientist

BMT is dedicated to tackling the most crucial engineering challenges of our era, fostering an environment where individuals with exceptional technical expertise provide meaningful, practical solutions. Committed to creating a safer, more efficient, effective, and sustainable future, BMT values diversity, equity, and inclusion, recognizing their pivotal role in achieving our business purpose. Learn more about BMT at www.bmt.org.

Why Work for Us?

Joining BMT means gaining access to a comprehensive set of employee benefits designed to empower your success. In addition to a competitive salary, our offerings encompass health, family, finance, and personal development, including:

• Private Medical (family coverage)
• Enhanced Pension
• Flexible Working
• 18 weeks enhanced maternity pay (after a qualifying period of 1 year)
• Family friendly policies
• Committed to an inclusive culture
• Wellbeing Fund – an annual fund for personal hobbies or interests
• 26 Days Annual Leave (plus bank holidays)
• Holiday Trading
• Retail Vouchers
• Professional Subscriptions

At BMT, we pride ourselves on being a verified flexible workplace, providing freedom and choice. We understand not everyone has the same needs in order to make work, work for them and their lives - we'd love you to discuss any requirements for flexibility with us - we can't promise to fulfil every request but we do promise to listen to what matters to you. Learn more about our flexible status at Flexa Careers.

About the role

We are increasingly using our knowledge and expertise to drive transformative designs, technology and solutions around the world that will contribute towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). BMT’s focus SDGs are Climate Action and Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure. These goals matter most to our stakeholders and are where we believe we can have the greatest impact towards a better future.

We are seeking individuals who are passionate about addressing these global challenges and are proactive in finding opportunities to integrate sustainable practices as part their role.

BMT is looking for a customer-focused person to join our global TUFLOW team in the UK as a Technical Engineer/Scientist for our award winning hydraulic modelling software (www.tuflow.com). Reporting to our Leeds office, you will be responsible for providing a range of investigative technical roles for our global R&D team and our customers primarily within the UK and Europe. In this role, you will need to closely work with our R&D team on product testing and benchmarking, keep up-to-date with the latest TUFLOW developments, provide TUFLOW users with modelling advice either directly or via our R&D team, provide assistance with TUFLOW training courses, and feedback ideas to the wider team to inform and enhance the on-going development of the TUFLOW software. The role would suit someone who is inquisitive, enjoys problem solving, is passionate about hydraulic and environmental modelling, and is committed to providing excellent customer service.

About you

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out testing, benchmarking and other tasks related to proofing of developments in the TUFLOW software in liaison with the TUFLOW R&D team.
• Provision of technical support and assistance for TUFLOW users within the UK, Europe.
• Making judgements and recommendations on technical matters related to TUFLOW software.
• Liaison with users, potential and current, to ensure a positive user experience.
• Assisting in the provision of technical training courses.
• Developing and demonstrating a sound knowledge of TUFLOW, associated systems and hydraulic/environmental modelling processes.
• Provision of input as required on sales, marketing and technical tasks and other projects as required.
• Adherence to quality, safety and environmental procedures/standards.
• Contribution to or author technical papers as well as conference presentations.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or other relevant area of study (Geography, Mathematics).
• Minimum 2 years’ UK experience post-graduation in hydraulic modelling for flood risk management including the use of TUFLOW.
• A desire to gain knowledge and understanding in environmental modelling including coastal, sediment transport and water quality modelling.
• Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) particularly QGIS, ArcMap and/or MapInfo.
• Customer facing attitude.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrates initiative and takes a proactive approach to tasks.

This role would be based from either our Leeds or London office with hybrid working.

We expect you to share our passion for creating a more environmentally and socially sustainable future for all our stakeholders

Missing skills? Let us be the judge! BMT are passionate about people; we recognise that technology moves quickly and that no one can learn everything, which is why we seek those who can adapt and demonstrate the aptitude to learn. With enthusiasm and the right attitude, we can help you discover your potential.

What's Next?

If you are ready to contribute your skills and passion to a dynamic team addressing impactful challenges, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity with BMT. Join us in shaping a safer, more efficient, and sustainable future.

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