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 and promote a positive health, safety and wellbeing culture.
* Foster innovation to become more efficient and sustainable.
* Use your technical skills to support incident response.
Key Qualifications
* Expert knowledge in flood modelling and hydrology.
* Experience with flood modelling software such as Flood Estimation, Guidelines, Flood Modeller, TuFLOW, and InfoWorks ICM.
* Experience in data processing and management, and with GIS software packages.
* Mentoring and coaching skills, with a commitment to continuous development.
* Ability to work individually and as part of a team to make decisions and solve problems.
* Strong communication skills, able 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.
* Understanding of how flood risk evidence supports flood risk management investment programmes and flood mapping projects is useful.
Benefits
Flexible working opportunities, 27 days annual leave, 37‑hour working weeks, an award‑winning pension fund and a range of employee benefits. See the Candidate Pack on our Careers website.
Application & Interview Details
Interviews will be held in January 2026 via Microsoft Teams. If you would like to discuss the post, please contact Emma Dauben (emma.dauben@environment-agency.gov.uk).
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share. We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability. For more information, please see our EEO statement on the Careers website.
Artificial Intelligence Use
AI can be a useful tool to support your application, but all examples and statements must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Plagiarism or AI‑generated content presented as your own may result in withdrawal of application or disciplinary action.
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