Adam Sinclair
About Adam Sinclair
Adam Sinclair is a Principal Modeller at Arup in Cardiff, Wales, and a member of CIWEM's Professional Standards Committee. He has extensive experience in flood risk management and hydrology, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations in the UK.
Current Role at Arup
Adam Sinclair currently serves as a Principal Modeller at Arup, based in Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom. He has been with Arup in this capacity since the year 2021. In this role, he leads a diverse team of engineers and scientists to deliver flood risk solutions. His extensive experience with various modelling software packages, such as TUFLOW, Flood Modeller, and HEC-RAS (1d and 2d), supports his work in developing effective flood management strategies.
Career History
Before becoming a Principal Modeller at Arup in 2021, Adam Sinclair served as a Senior Modeller at the same company for four months. Prior to his tenure at Arup, he held several positions at JBA Consulting from 2018 to 2021, including Senior Flood Risk Consultant, Team Leader, and Analyst. His role at JBA Consulting involved delivering flood risk assessments and mapping for varied clients. He also worked as a Senior Hydrologist at Advisian in 2018 and as a Hydrologist and Hydraulic Modeller at Mott MacDonald from 2014 to 2018.
Educational Background
Adam Sinclair completed his Master of Science (MSc) in Sustainable Catchment Management at Heriot-Watt University from 2008 to 2009. He also holds a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Geography and Environmental Science from The University of Dundee, where he studied from 2003 to 2007. His educational background has laid a solid foundation for his expertise in flood risk assessment and environmental management.
Professional Affiliations
Adam Sinclair is a Chartered Scientist, Environmentalist, and Water and Environmental Manager through CIWEM (The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management). Since 2019, he has been serving as a member of CIWEM's Professional Standards Committee in London, United Kingdom. In this role, he acts as a reviewer and assessor, contributing to the maintenance of professional standards within the institution.
Technical Expertise
Adam Sinclair is proficient in using a wide range of modelling software packages crucial for flood risk assessment, including TUFLOW, Flood Modeller, and HEC-RAS (1d and 2d). Over his career, he has consistently delivered Flood Consequence/Risk Assessments, Modelling and Mapping, and Options Testing for flood risk schemes. His experience spans both public and private sector clients, not only in Wales and the rest of the UK but also internationally.