Flood Risk Engineer (Flood Modelling / TUFLOW)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Bonus

Hybrid Working

Car allowance

Progression

Company Benefits

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is seeking a Flood Risk Engineer in Bristol. In this role, you'll lead flood modelling and drainage projects, preparing technical reports and liaising with various stakeholders while mentoring junior team members. Ideal candidates will have experience in flood risk management and be proficient in TUFLOW and Flood Modeller.

The position offers a salary of £50,000 - £60,000 plus benefits including a company bonus and hybrid working. This is a great opportunity for career progression within a leading consultancy.

Qualifications

• Experience in flood modelling and flood risk management.
• Proficient in TUFLOW and Flood Modeller.
• Experience preparing Flood Risk Assessments.

Responsibilities

• Leading flood modelling, Flood Risk Assessment and drainage projects.
• Developing and reviewing models using TUFLOW, Flood Modeller and InfoWorks ICM.
• Managing projects from inception through to completion.
• Liaising with clients, local authorities and the Environment Agency.
• Preparing technical reports and interpreting hydrological data.
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members.

Skills

Flood modelling

Flood risk management

TUFLOW

Flood Modeller

Project management

Tools

Flood Modeller

TUFLOW

InfoWorks ICM

Job description

Flood Risk Engineer (Flood Modelling / TUFLOW)

£50,000 - £60,000 + Company Bonus + Hybrid Working + Progression + Company Benefits + Car allowance

Bristol - Hybrid

Are you a Flood Risk Engineer with experience in flood modelling looking to join a leading consultancy where you'll work on major residential, commercial and infrastructure projects, develop your technical expertise and progress your career within a growing team?

Founded over 50 years ago, this established multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy delivers practical and innovative civil, structural, transport and surveying solutions across residential, commercial, education, science, infrastructure and industrial projects. Working in both the public and private sectors, the team collaborates closely with architects, developers, contractors and local authorities to provide high‑quality engineering expertise from project conception through to completion.

In this role, you will lead the delivery of flood modelling, Flood Risk Assessment and drainage projects across residential, commercial, retail and education sectors. You will develop and review hydraulic models, prepare technical reports, and liaise with clients, regulators and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle, managing projects from inception to completion while supporting junior engineers and contributing to the continued growth of the business.

The Role

• Leading flood modelling, Flood Risk Assessment and drainage projects
• Developing and reviewing models using TUFLOW, Flood Modeller and InfoWorks ICM
• Managing projects from inception through to completion
• Liaising with clients, local authorities and the Environment Agency
• Preparing technical reports and interpreting hydrological data
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members

The Person

• Experience in flood modelling and flood risk management
• Proficient in TUFLOW and Flood Modeller
• Experience preparing Flood Risk Assessments
• Commutable to Bristol

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