Principal Flood Modeler / Consultant

We’re looking for a Senior/Principal Water Environment Modeller (or an experienced Consultant ready to step up) to join our growing Water Environment team in the south west of England. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on innovative projects, from nature-based solutions and flood risk management to drainage design and climate change assessments.

• You’ll apply 1D and 2D hydraulic modelling to support Flood Risk Assessments (FRA), drainage design, and flood alleviation schemes. Recent projects include:
• Redevelopment of a brownfield site for residential use.
• Natural flood management solutions for local authorities.
• Catchment-wide flood risk management to tackle climate change impacts.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Delivering hydraulic modelling for river and urban flood risk projects.
• Championing technical innovation to enhance project efficiency and quality.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver effective solutions.
• Producing and reviewing high-quality technical reports.

What You’ll Need

• Experience with 1D/2D hydraulic modelling software (e.g., HEC-RAS, HEC-2D, Flood Modeller-TUFLOW, Infoworks-ICM).
• Strong understanding of flood risk management techniques and option appraisals.
• Familiarity with UK flood risk planning policies and hydrological methodologies.
• Excellent technical report writing and review skills.
• Experience in collaborative working, with strong communication skills for engaging with clients, stakeholders, and colleagues.
• Commercial awareness with a track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Project management experience (for senior/principal level).

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (based on experience).
• Hybrid working options.
• Annual Leave:
• 25 days + your birthday off.
• Christmas to New Year shutdown.
• Additional leave for long service (up to 5 extra days).
• 4% pension contribution.
• Life assurance.
• Wellbeing benefits:Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Paid charity days.
• Regular company social events (Summer, Christmas, and End-of-Year celebrations).