Mid to Senior Hydraulic Modeller (Flood Risk)

Job Title: Mid to Senior Hydraulic Modeller
Salary: £45,000 to £60,000 per year
Location: Birmingham, Reading, Bristol, Cambridge, London, or Taunton (minimum 3 days in office per week)
Type: Permanent, Full-Time, Hybrid
Sponsorship: This role cannot offer visa sponsorship

Other UK offices available: Almondsbury, Ashford, Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Exeter, Glasgow, Manchester, Newcastle, Northampton, Nottingham

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Mid to Senior Hydraulic Modeller with minimum 5 years’ UK experience to join a leading River and Coastal Management team. This role offers hybrid working, with at least three days per week in the office, and the opportunity to work on high-profile flood risk and hydraulic projects across the UK.

You will work on multidisciplinary projects alongside teams from Environmental Planning, Ecology, Transport, and Civils, contributing to river engineering, habitat restoration, large-scale mixed developments, and major infrastructure schemes.

About Our Client:

Our client is a national consultancy delivering technical excellence in flood risk management, drainage design, river restoration, nutrient neutrality, and natural flood management. Their reputation for client-focused delivery has made them a leading name in the UK development and infrastructure sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and deliver hydraulic and hydrological modelling studies in line with UK standards.
• Develop methodologies that meet project briefs and follow industry best practice.
• Produce high-quality flood studies on time and within budget.
• Prepare clear reports and presentations for clients, regulators, and non-technical audiences.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior team members.
• Assist in preparing fee proposals; project management experience is desirable.

What Our Client is Looking For:

• Minimum 5 years’ UK experience in hydraulic or hydrological modelling.
• BSc/BEng/MEng in Hydrology, Hydraulics, or a related discipline.
• Chartered or working towards chartership with a professional body.
• Experience in one or more of the following:
  • 1D/2D hydraulic modelling using Flood Modeller, ESTRY/TUFLOW
  • Hydrological modelling (FEH, ReFH2, WINFAP)
  • Flood Risk Assessments and Environmental Impact Assessment input
  • GIS software (QGIS, ArcGIS, MapInfo)
  • Other hydraulic modelling packages (HEC-RAS, Infoworks ICM) – desirable
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Passionate about delivering high-quality design solutions.

What Our Client Offers:

• Salary of £45,000-£60,000 per year
• Flexible, hybrid working arrangements (minimum 3 days in office)
• Industry-leading training and development opportunities
• Exciting UK-wide projects
• Supportive and collaborative team culture

Eligibility:

• UK-based with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in hydraulic or hydrological modelling
• BSc/BEng/MEng qualified in a relevant discipline
• Chartered or working towards chartership
• Candidates must have the right to work in the UK; visa sponsorship is not available

Opportunity for Growth:

This role offers significant opportunities to lead key projects, develop technical expertise, and mentor junior colleagues. Career progression is actively supported with training and development in cutting-edge hydraulic and flood risk projects.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.