CFD Modelling Specialist

Job title:

CFD Modelling Specialist

Company

Network Rail

Job description

Are you ready to make a difference in people’s lives? At Network Rail, we connect passengers and freight customers, ensuring safe and efficient transportation across the country. We’re an organisation where people truly matter, and when you join us, you matter to us and millions of others. to watch our inspiring video to learn more about us!We’re dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the passengers we serve. To achieve this, we’re committed to becoming an open, diverse, and inclusive workplace, leveraging the skills and expertise of our talented workforce. Together, we strive to create a safe and accessible railway for everyone. Discover more about the importance of Diversity and Inclusion at Network Rail by .Investing in our people is key to enhancing the safety, reliability, and efficiency of our railway system. If you’re passionate about making a meaningful impact, then this opportunity is for you!About our people and the recruitment process – We’re an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone! We encourage our colleagues to work flexibly, as we know traditional working patterns don’t always fit. If you want to consider working flexibly, just let us know and we’ll do our best to help and invest in your career with us, whilst you have a healthy work life balance.We’re also a employer and we’ll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles.Brief DescriptionVacancy Type: Full time 35 hours per week (flexible patterns will be considered)Duration: PermanentLocations: This role can be based out of any of the following locations, Glasgow, York, Manchester, Birmingham ,Bristol, Swindon & CardiffSalary: Band 3C (£55,596 – £62,546)Engineering Services is a function within Route Services. We sit as a central team to provide national skills and activities which enable regions and industry partners to deliver the railway for our customers.As a large central functional team which focus on engineering delivery, we have many roles from pure engineering to project management and touch every part of the railway from track, power, signalling to the lifts and escalators which are essential to keep our stations moving.Being multi-disciplinary means we have great opportunities to work in design, development or even the delivery of activities such as our own points operating equipment which move trains from one track to another up to 125mph.Do you consider yourself to have a protected characteristic? If so and you require any additional support with your application, please do not hesitate to contact the Resourcer who will happily assist.Click ‘apply for this job’ to apply. If you would like to speak the Resourcing Team, please contact Emily.Smith3@networkrail.co.ukAbout the role (External)To be responsible for the production and verification of Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) models within Network Rail Design Delivery (NRDD), primarily for Network Rail Scour issues. To lead and deliver agreed/allocated proposals from clarification of remit to model completion developing the engineering solutions to best satisfy the Engineering business case and remit.To also liaise with third parties and consent authorities to model scour designs to have an input on design and mitigation of scour.The Ideal Candidate should have all the essential criteria below:

• Degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline (specialising in fluid mechanics).
• MSc in water management related discipline.
• Experienced CFD Modeller with minimum 5 years’ experience.
• A demonstrable aptitude for water management and scour modelling.
• Strong evaluation and decision-making skills.
• A working knowledge of the railway from a water management perspective.
• An ability to work in a team and communicate effectively articulating complex ideas and solutions to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experienced in 1D, 2D and 3D hydraulic modelling/analysis.
• Clear, structured and articulate report writing skills.
• Understanding of scour theory and relevant industry guidance.

· Desirable but not essential

• Membership of a relevant engineering professional institution.
• PhD in relevant topic
• Experience of using FLOW3D and other CFD software.
• Experience acting in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Knowledge and development of using CFD for other disciplines around the railway.

For more information regarding the main responsibilities & criteria of this role, please find the full job description attached below.How to apply (External)Closing date: 31st August 2024. – Late applications will not be accepted.Click apply now to apply.What does our recruitment process look like? * Once you have applied, our Recruitment Specialist will look at your CV.

• If your experience matches what we’re looking for, you’ll be invited to an interview.

Our Drugs and Alcohol Standard is changing as of 16.01.2023. All prospective candidates who have not been offered a conditional role by 16.01.2023 will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on database and a 5 year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced.You can visit for advice on accessibility support if you’re unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application.Network Rail Benefits –All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

Expected salary

£55596 – 62546 per year

Location

England

Job date

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 05:23:18 GMT

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