Senior Hydraulic Modeller

Overview

As a Senior Hydraulic Modeller, you will develop fluvial and pluvial hydraulic models to support flood risk assessments for developments across sectors. You will collaborate with the water team and external stakeholders to identify opportunities and constraints, evaluate flood mitigation options in masterplans, and prepare technical reports. You contribute across the project lifecycle from strategy and feasibility through planning submissions and discharge of conditions. This role offers a growth-focused environment within an established environmental consultancy and a chance to work on impactful flood risk projects.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary
• pension schemes
• private healthcare
• impressive annual leave
• employee recognition rewards
• flexible working environment

Responsibilities

• develop fluvial and pluvial hydraulic models for flood risk assessments
• liaise with the water team and external stakeholders to communicate opportunities and constraints
• evaluate flood mitigation options within masterplans
• prepare technical reports supporting project milestones from strategy to discharge of conditions
• contribute across project lifecycle including feasibility, outline design, and planning submissions

Key requirements

• minimum 4 years’ experience in hydraulic modelling and Flood Risk Assessments
• knowledge of planning system and flood-related policy (NPPF)
• proficiency in Flood Modeller Pro, TUFLOW, GIS, and AutoCAD
• ability to identify and communicate flood risk constraints and opportunities at development sites
• experience liaising with the EA and understanding their model review process
• full right to work in the UK
• full UK driving licence
• live in or near Reading

• strong verbal and written communication
• stakeholder engagement
• team collaboration
• hydraulic modelling
• Flood Modeller Pro
• TUFLOW

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