Grace Beard

Water Engineer within the Hydrology. Hydraulics and Economics team in Arup. Based in Sheffield. Grace recently relocated to Sheffield and works remotely, so she is very keen to explore new networking opportunities in the area! Highly technical and analytical and gained a plethora of knowledge since joining Create in August 2021. Currently working towards becoming a full Member of the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management. Skills and Outputs include the following: - Technical report writing (e.g. Flood Risk Assessments/Water Framework Directives\ Natural Flood Management\Environmental Chapters); - Extensive GIS knowledge; - 1D/2D Hydraulic Modelling (TUFLOW, FloodModeller, HEC-RAS). Knowledge of RefH2 and WINFAP. - Consultation with Local Authorities, the EA, and stakeholders ; - Foul and surface water drainage strategies and SUDS design (FLOW, MicroDrainage, and AutoCAD). Outside of work, Grace is a lover of the outdoors, enjoys long walks/runs in the peak district, has an obsession with grazing boards, and is endeavouring to locate the best pub in Britain!