Job Title
Fluvial Flood Risk Modelling Advisor – 32403
Organization
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 resilient nation 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 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, while 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, and InfoWorks ICM.
* Experience in data processing and management, and in using 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 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.
Benefits
Flexible working opportunities, 27 days annual leave, 37‑hour working weeks, award‑winning pension fund, and a range of employee benefits. Flexible office locations across England with national travel and occasional in‑person meetings.
Contact
Please contact Emma Dauben (emma.dauben@environment-agency.gov.uk).
Seniority Level
Associate
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Finance and Sales
Location
Nationwide – flexible within England. Candidates may apply from any location.
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