Hydrologist | Flood Hydraulic Modeller

Overview

In this role you will join a collaborative Hydrology and Flood Risk team applying 1D-2D hydraulic modelling to real-world flood risk and water supply challenges. You will work across projects from floodplain infrastructure to river restoration, contributing to national resilience programmes. You’ll develop expertise with support from experienced colleagues and help grow junior engineers. This role combines technical modelling with reporting, policy alignment, and cross-disciplinary collaboration to deliver impactful outcomes.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary
• bonus schemes
• enhanced pension plan
• annual leave with buy/sell option
• private medical insurance
• life assurance

Responsibilities

• conduct 1D/2D hydraulic modelling using Flood Modeller, TUFLOW, or InfoWorks ICM across fluvial, pluvial and tidal settings
• analyse data and perform GIS analysis to support Flood Risk Assessments
• prepare high-quality technical reports for diverse audiences
• support Local Flood Authorities and contribute to public water supply resilience studies
• model new infrastructure in floodplains, eel screen installations, reservoir decommissioning and river restoration
• contribute to national water resilience programmes
• develop junior colleagues and share technical knowledge
• adapt to multiple projects in a collaborative, team-based environment

Key requirements

• degree in Civil Engineering, Geography, Environmental Science or related subject
• working towards Chartership with CIWEM, ICE or similar
• solid experience delivering hydraulic modelling projects
• strong communication and technical reporting skills
• ability to work across multiple projects in a team setting

• communication
• collaboration
• team-oriented mindset
• 1D/2D hydraulic modelling
• Flood Modeller, TUFLOW, InfoWorks ICM
• ArcGIS Pro or QGIS

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