Job Description
We are recruiting a fluvial flood risk modelling advisor to join our national flood risk evidence modelling service at the Environment Agency. The team supports and assures the Environment Agency’s Flood and Coastal Risk Management (FCRM) programmes to deliver 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.
* 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.
Experience and Skills
* 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 make decisions and solve problems.
* Strong communication skills 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.
Additional Information
The Environment Agency offers flexible working opportunities, 27 days annual leave, a 37‑hour working week, and an award‑winning pension fund. Some national travel and attendance at in‑person meetings will be required on occasion. Interviews will be held in January 2026 via Microsoft Teams. For further discussion, please contact Emma Dauben at emma.dauben@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Equal Opportunities
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all vacancies, including job share, and offer a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the post.
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, applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. The Environment Agency aligns with the candidate guidance on the use of artificial intelligence found on the Civil Service Careers website. Please review this guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.
Seniority level: Associate
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Finance and Sales
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