Fluvial Flood Risk Modelling Advisor - 32403
Environment Agency
Job Overview
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 programmes, delivering a resilient nation to climate change and informing strategic decisions for EA2030.
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, whilst investing in your own development.
* 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 your technical skills to support incident response.
Qualifications & 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 to take decisions and solve problems.
* Strong communicator capable of explaining complex issues and building 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.
Additional Desirable Experience
Understanding of how flood risk evidence supports flood risk management investment programmes and mapping projects.
Benefits
Flexible working opportunities, 27 days annual leave, 37‑hour working weeks, award‑winning Pension Fund and a range of employee benefits.
Application Process
Interviews will be held in January 2026 via Microsoft Teams. Your answers to the capability questions will determine interview selection. If you would like to discuss the post, please contact Emma Dauben (emma.dauben@environment-agency.gov.uk).
Competence Questions
* Numerical Modelling and Forecasting – Describe a time you built, developed or reviewed a flood model.
* Communicates Effectively – Describe how you communicated a technical issue to enable a decision.
* Takes Decisions and Solves Problems – Provide an example of delivering a solution by analysing all information.
* Focuses on Efficiency, Innovation and Quality – Provide an example of leading an innovation or efficiency improvement.
EEO & Diversity
The Environment Agency welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Opportunities for flexible working patterns are available, including job share. We have a Guaranteed Interview Policy for candidates with disabilities.
Recruitment Details
Seniority level: Associate
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Finance and Sales
Location: Lincoln, England, United Kingdom
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