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 informs 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, 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 communication skills 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.
Competence Requirements
Competence 1: Numerical Modelling and Forecasting
Describe a time you have used your technical skills and experience to build, develop, or review a flood model (hydrological, real-time or non‑real‑time).
Competence 2: Communicates Effectively
Describe how you have communicated a technical issue to enable a decision to be made.
Competence 3: Takes Decisions and Solves Problems
Provide an example of when you have identified and delivered a solution by effectively analysing all the information.
Competence 4: Focuses on Efficiency, Innovation and Quality
Provide an example of how you have led an innovation/efficiency to improve a service.
Benefits & Working Arrangements
The Environment Agency is a great place to work. We offer fantastic benefits to our employees, which 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.
We are a national team so there is flexibility around base office locations across England. We support flexible working; however, some national travel and attendance at in‑person meetings will be required on occasion in line with business need.
EEO & Diversity Statement
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.
For applicants who currently work in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc.) we may be eligible for continuous service for the purpose of calculating any future redundancy payment. If you are unsure of your status then you should contact your own HR Team.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
Contact Information
If you would like to discuss the post, please contact Emma Dauben (emma.dauben@environment-agency.gov.uk).
Your answers to the capability questions will be used to determine interview selection. Interviews will be held in January 2026 via Microsoft Teams.
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Finance and Sales
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