Flood Modeller

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  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    Midlands
  • Working Pattern

    Flexible Working,Full-time
  • Specialism

    Environment
  • Industry

    Engineering
  • Pay

    £30,000 - £40,000 DOE

Flood Modeller - Permanent Job - Midlands - £30,000 - £40,000 DOE

Your new company
My client is a multi-disciplinary engineering and environmental consultancy, delivering services for private and public sector projects across residential, commercial, industrial, retail, leisure, education, and healthcare: with a focus on land promotion and residential development. Operating nationally from offices across the Midlands and the Southeast.

Your new role

  • Undertake hydraulic flood modelling to assess flood risk and inform development proposals.
  • Develop and calibrate hydraulic models using software such as HEC-RAS.
  • Provide input into the design of sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) and mitigation measures.
  • Analyse rainfall, river flow, and hydrological data to inform project outputs.
  • Liaise with clients, local authorities, and regulatory bodies (including the Environment Agency).
  • Prepare clear, concise technical reports and deliverables.
  • Contribute to project proposals and bids as required.

What you'll need to succeed

  • Degree or equivalent in a related discipline.
  • Experience in hydraulic modelling (1D/2D) and flood risk management.
  • Proficiency with hydraulic modelling software (Flood Modeller, TUFLOW, or similar).
  • Knowledge of hydrology methods (FEH, ReFH, WinFAP).
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and report writing skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams.

Desirable:
  • Support the preparation of Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs), Surface Water Management Plans, and Drainage Strategies.
  • Progress towards chartership (CEng, IEng, or CIWEM).
  • Experience with GIS packages (ArcGIS, QGIS, MapInfo).
  • Knowledge of drainage design software; Causeway Flow.
  • Previous consultancy experience in the UK water or infrastructure sector.

What you'll get in return
  • Competitive Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 DOE
  • 37.5 hours working week Monday to Friday (part-time options available)
  • 25 days annual leave (Increasing for 2, 5 & 10 years of service)
  • An additional day of annual leave on your birthday (non-transferable)
  • Discretionary two days of paternity leave (above 2 weeks of statutory paternity leave)
  • Option to buy or sell annual leave (up to 5 days per year)
  • Flexible working
  • Company pension scheme. (5% employer contr. 3% employee contr.)
  • Company private healthcare scheme
  • Employee assistance scheme which provides access to online GP, physiotherapy, and mental health and wellbeing support
  • Death in service benefit of 2x salary (Increasing after 5 years’ service)
  • Membership fees for one professional institution reimbursed
  • Regular office meetings and staff days
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • A commitment to CPD
  • Flu jabs are reimbursed by the company (where not available on NHS)
  • Support provided to employees that join the Reserve Forces, are veterans or are Service spouses/partners.

What you need to do now
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