Engineer/Scientist - Marine Scour

At HR Wallingford, we design smart, resilient solutions across the natural and built environments to help everyone live and work more sustainably with water. By harnessing research, data insights and the power of our collective expertise, we help the world to better understand the changing influence and impact of water.

We are experiencing continued growth in our offshore renewables work and have an exciting opportunity for an Engineer or Scientist to join our Seabed Processes Team. You will be part of a team that is internationally recognised for its world-class expertise in analysing and modelling scour processes.

You will assist the team in delivering our research and consultancy portfolio focused on seabed processes. Your role will involve collaborating with clients to understand their needs while supporting the execution of projects in both small and large experimental facilities. Additionally, you will conduct desk assessments of scour risk and develop scour protection designs.

Key qualifications and skills

• Key qualifications and skills
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., engineering, oceanography or other physical science, mathematics) or equivalent.
• A relevant postgraduate degree in a related field is desirable but not essential.
• Good technical knowledge in waves, flows, sediment transport, seabed / coastal morphology, scour, and scour protection design.
• Some experience of CFD modelling (e.g. OpenFOAM/ SedFOAM) and physical (laboratory) hydraulic modelling is desirable but not essential.
• Ability and interest to contribute to both research and commercial projects.
• Able to take the initiative, find solutions and drive progress, working alone and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Resilient, highly motivated, with the ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Attention to detail.

Due to the requirement for experimental work, the role will be based at our offices and facilities in Wallingford, Oxfordshire so you must be able to easily commute or being willing to relocate. For desk based work we currently employ a hybrid working environment where at least 40% of work is at the office.

Further information

• Salary from £36,500 - £55,137 per annum depending on experience
• Download a full job description and person specification.
• Check out our exceptional benefits at hrwallingford.com/careers.
• We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer both hybrid working and flexi-time. We are also open to exploring other flexible working arrangements.

The closing date for applications is 19 September 2025.

How to apply

If you are excited about this role but unsure whether you’re the right fit, we encourage you to apply. We’re also happy to answer any questions by emailing careers@hrwallingford.com

Interested? Please apply providing your CV with covering letter. 

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HR Wallingford are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workplace. We do not discriminate, and work to create an inclusive culture across our business.