We are 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.
Responsibilities
* Advise and guide flood risk management teams on hydraulic and hydrological modelling.
* Develop your own data management, hydraulic and hydrological modelling capabilities.
* 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 your technical skills to support incident management.
Qualifications
* 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.
Preferred
* Understanding how flood risk evidence supports investment programmes and mapping projects.
* Skills in flood modelling software (e.g. Flood Estimation Handbook, Flood Modeller, TuFLOW, InfoWorks ICM).
* Skills in data processing, management, and GIS software.
Benefits include flexible working opportunities, 27 days annual leave, 37‑hour working weeks, award‑winning Pension Fund, and a range of employee benefits. Find out more in the Candidate Pack and our Careers website.
Contact Emma Dauben (emma.dauben@environment-agency.gov.uk) for discussion.
We welcome flexible working patterns for all vacancies and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support applicants with a disability.
Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application; all examples must be truthful and accurate. Plagiarism may lead to withdrawal or disciplinary action.
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