Job Title
Fluvial Flood Risk Modelling Advisor - 32403 at 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 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 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/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.
Experience and Skills Required
* 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 Geographical Information System (GIS) software packages.
* Mentoring and coaching skills, as well as 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.
It would also be useful to have some understanding of how flood risk evidence supports flood risk management investment programmes and flood mapping projects.
Benefits
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.
Contact
For further information or to discuss the role, please contact Emma Dauben (emma.dauben@environment-agency.gov.uk).
Equal Opportunity
The Environment Agency is fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, colour, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
Application Process
Interview selection will be based on answers to capability questions. Interviews will be held in January 2026 via Microsoft Teams.
Competencies
* Numerical Modelling and Forecasting Describe a time you used your technical skills to build, develop, or review a flood model.
* Communicates Effectively – Describe how you communicated a technical issue to enable decision making.
* Takes Decisions and Solves Problems – Provide an example of identifying and delivering a solution by analysing all available information.
* Focuses on Efficiency, Innovation and Quality – Provide an example of leading an innovation or efficiency improvement.
Artificial Intelligence Notice
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.
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