Flood Risk Modeller

The Opportunity



Our client is seeking talented Flood Risk Modellers, Surface Water Modellers and Coastal Modellers to join their established teams across Central & Southern England and Wales. Positions are available at all levels, from junior through to principal grade, offering the chance to develop your career within a respected and forward-thinking consultancy.



This is an opportunity to work with an organisation that places innovation, sustainability and resilience at the core of its work. Independently owned, the business fosters a collaborative culture and invests heavily in long-term professional development, cutting-edge technology, and life-long learning.



The Role



With a background in hydraulic or flood risk modelling, you will be involved in a wide variety of projects, such as:



Flood mapping at site, catchment and regional scale

Integrated flood risk modelling and analysis

Nature-based solutions and climate adaptation strategies

Supporting engineering and design teams with technical expertiseYou will collaborate with planners, engineers and environmental specialists to deliver high-quality outputs for a broad range of public and private sector clients.



Key responsibilities include:



Producing robust modelling outputs and ensuring technical excellence

Applying innovative tools, methods and approaches

Working closely with clients, project managers and multidisciplinary teams

Supporting junior team members and contributing to business growth

Exploring data science and AI applications to enhance modelling processes



Candidate Profile



The ideal candidate will:



Have experience in hydraulic, flood risk, surface water or coastal modelling

Be proficient with one or more industry-standard packages (Flood Modeller, HEC-RAS, Infoworks ICM, MIKE+, TUFLOW)

Have strong capability in 1D, 2D and linked 1D/2D modelling in rural and urban contexts

Understand UK flood risk policy and management practices

Be skilled in GIS (ArcGIS/QGIS) and terrain data analysis

Demonstrate excellent communication and collaboration skillsDesirable experience includes:



Knowledge of hydrological methods (e.g. FEH)

Familiarity with advanced modelling techniques such as CFD

Project management or client-facing experience

Strong technical writing skills

Coding ability in Python, R or similar



Qualifications



A degree in environmental science, geography, mathematics, engineering or a related field

Chartered status (or working towards it) is highly regarded and actively supported



Why Apply?



Our client offers hybrid and flexible working arrangements, with opportunities across multiple office locations. This role provides the platform to develop a long-term career while contributing to innovative, practical and sustainable solutions that address major environmental challenges.



If you are passionate about flood risk, surface water or coastal modelling, this is a chance to make a genuine impact while developing your career with a progressive organisation.



We are an equal opportunity employer and value in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of , , , , , sexual , , marital status, veteran status, or status