Fluvial Flood Risk Modelling Officer
The Environment Agency is recruiting a fluvial flood risk modelling officer 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 and guide flood risk management teams on hydraulic and hydrological modelling.
* Develop and strengthen your technical capabilities in line with our technical development framework.
* Communicate flood risk analysis and results with internal and external stakeholders.
* Advise on appropriate tools and techniques for hydrological and hydraulic modelling approaches.
* Demonstrate positive health, safety, and wellbeing behaviours.
* Use technical skills to support incident management.
Qualifications and Required Experience
* Experience in science, flood risk and/or data management.
* Ability to analyse and process data and information.
* Good communication and customer service skills.
* Ability to influence and persuade.
* Ability to achieve results and work as part of a team.
* Ability to make decisions and solve problems.
* Awareness of health, safety and wellbeing with a commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity.
* Ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
It would also be useful to:
• Understand how flood risk evidence supports investment programmes and mapping projects.
• Hold skills in flood modelling software (e.g. Flood Estimation Handbook, Flood Modeller, TuFLOW, InfoWorks ICM).
• Have skills in data processing, management, and GIS software.
Additional Information
The Environment Agency offers flexible working opportunities, 27 days annual leave, 37‑hour working weeks, award‑winning Pension Fund, and a range of employee benefits. The role is part of a national team, so base office locations across England are flexible and national travel is required occasionally.
Interviews will be held in January 2026. If you would like to discuss the post, please contact Emma Dauben (emma.dauben@environment-agency.gov.uk).
Seniority Level
* Associate
Employment Type
* Full‑time
Job Function
* Finance and Sales
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application. We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. The Environment Agency, as a Non‑Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs.
Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please review the candidate guidance on the appropriate and inappropriate use of artificial intelligence.
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