Fluvial Flood Risk Modelling Advisor – 32403
Employer: Environment Agency
Job Description
We are recruiting a fluvial flood risk modelling advisor to join our national flood risk evidence modelling service. The team supports and assures the Environment Agency’s Flood and Coastal Risk Management (FCRM) programmes to deliver our core ambition of a nation resilient to climate change. Our modelling services provide the evidence base for flood management and inform strategic decision‑making, supporting the ambitions of EA2030.
Key Responsibilities
* Advise flood management teams on hydraulic and hydrological modelling; providing expert technical input and professional support.
* Actively nurture talent, foster collaboration, and create a continuous learning environment where professional growth is prioritised.
* Communicate flood risk analyses and uncertainty to internal and external stakeholders.
* Advise on appropriate tools and techniques for hydraulic and hydrological modelling approaches.
* Showcase a positive health, safety, and wellbeing culture.
* Foster innovation to become more efficient and sustainable.
* Use technical skills to support incident response.
Essential Qualifications and Experience
* Expert knowledge in flood modelling and hydrology.
* Experience with flood modelling software such as Flood Estimation, Guidelines, Flood Modeller, TuFLOW, InfoWorks ICM.
* Experience in data processing and management, and GIS software packages.
* Mentoring and coaching skills, and a commitment to continuous development.
* Ability to work individually and as part of a team, taking decisions and solving problems.
* Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex issues and build effective stakeholder relationships.
* Positive health, safety and wellbeing behaviours with a commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity.
* Influencing and persuading skills.
* Ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Recruitment & Benefits
The Environment Agency offers flexible working, 27 days annual leave, a 37 hour working week, award‑winning pension fund, and a range of employee benefits. We also support flexible working and may require some national travel and attendance at in‑person meetings. Your answers to the capability questions will be used to determine interview selection.
Interviews will be held in January 2026 via Microsoft Teams. Please contact Emma Dauben (emma.dauben@environment-agency.gov.uk) if you would like to discuss the post.
Assessment Criteria
* Numerical Modelling and Forecasting – provide an example of using technical skills to develop or review a flood model.
* Communicates Effectively – describe how you have communicated a technical issue to enable a decision.
* Takes Decisions and Solves Problems – provide an example of identifying and delivering a solution by analysing information.
* Focuses on Efficiency, Innovation and Quality – give an example of leading an innovation or efficiency improvement.
Additional Information
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Flexible working patterns are welcomed, including job share. We have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support applicants with a disability.
Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful and factually accurate. Where plagiarism has been identified, applications may be withdrawn.
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