Description
We are seeking a Principal Hydraulic Modeller (Flood Risk) to join our Sustainable Water Management Team. You will play a key role in delivering our national programme of flood risk work, supporting major infrastructure, FCERM studies, and strategic projects across government, water, transport, and energy sectors.
Responsibilities:
- Provide technical leadership for fluvial and pluvial modelling using software such as Flood Modeller, TUFLOW, HEC-RAS, or Infoworks ICM.
- Coordinate and manage flood modelling studies and develop appropriate modelling approaches.
- Review hydraulic models and ensure technical quality.
- Prepare clear technical reports, presentations, and project deliverables.
- Lead or support proposal writing, opportunity identification, and business development.
- Liaise with clients, regulators, and other stakeholders to support successful project outcomes.
Requirements:
- A strong track record in fluvial and pluvial hydraulic modelling.
- Experience providing technical leadership and reviewing models for statutory bodies.
- Commercial awareness, including project management and bid support.
- Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience in infrastructure, local authority, or national government projects.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to build trusted client relationships.
- Chartered status with a relevant professional body, or close to achievement.
- Useful additional experience could include GIS, FCERM studies, Flood Risk Assessments, flood policy knowledge, and UK flood estimation methods.