Flood Risk & Hydraulic Modelling Consultant

Emponics; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in the UK is seeking a Senior Consultant to specialize in hydraulic modelling and prepare Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs). This role encourages flexible working between the Leeds and London offices, offering a salary of around £47k plus benefits. The ideal candidate will have 4+ years’ experience, strong knowledge of flood-related policies, and proficiency in relevant software tools. A commitment to sustainability and excellence in environmental consulting is essential.

Benefits

Enhanced pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Competitive annual leave

Training and CPD programme

Qualifications

• At least 4+ years' experience in hydraulic modelling.
• Experience in preparing Flood Risk Assessments (FRA).
• Ability to communicate flood-risk constraints to clients.

Responsibilities

• Prepare hydraulic models for Flood Risk Assessments.
• Work on property, renewable energy, and aviation projects.
• Liaise with the Water Team to evaluate flood mitigation options.

Skills

Good knowledge of the planning system

Experience using Flood Modeller Pro and TUFLOW

Knowledge of hydrology

Project management awareness

Proficiency in GIS and AutoCAD

Strong communication skills

Ability to write clear reports

Tools

Flood Modeller Pro

TUFLOW

GIS

AutoCAD

Job description

Flood Risk and Hydraulic Modelling

Senior Consultant

Location: Leeds or London (flexi working). The role will be based at either the Leeds or London office, encouraging a balance of office and home work. Full or part‑time hours may be considered.

Salary: around £47k plus benefits (flexible for the right candidate as the role is niche).

The Company

Our client is a leading independent environmental consultancy with offices in London, Bristol, Warrington, Leeds, Brighton and Belgium. Over the last 30+ years, they have achieved sustained growth, secured a large volume of repeat business, and were recognised as a ‘top 25 leading player’ in UK Environmental and Sustainability Consulting.

They pride themselves on being able to:

• Employ the best people to provide the highest quality advice
• Provide a personal service
• Deliver meaningful work to a high technical standard, protecting and improving the environment
• Design innovative cross‑disciplinary solutions

They have contributed to UK Government expert groups, European Commission working groups, public inquiries, and have helped clients gain planning consent for thousands of projects.

The Group is underpinned by the values of Community, Collaboration, Professionalism & Integrity, developed by staff to reflect shared principles and a positive company culture.

The Role

We are seeking a Senior Consultant with at least 4+ years’ experience in hydraulic modelling and preparing Flood Risk Assessments (FRA).

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward‑thinking, solution‑focused environmental consultancy with sustainability at its heart.

Key responsibilities:

• Assist in preparing hydraulic models (both fluvial and pluvial) to support FRAs for developments in property, renewable energy, and aviation sectors.
• Work on projects from early strategy development through feasibility, outline design, planning submission and discharge of conditions.
• Engage within various consenting regimes, including Development Consent Orders and Town and Country Planning.
• Liaise within the Water Team (and externally) to communicate opportunities and constraints, evaluate flood mitigation options in masterplans, and prepare reports.
• Receive support from the wider Water Team.

Key Skills

• Good knowledge of the planning system, particularly flood‑related policy and guidance such as the NPPF.
• Experience using Flood Modeller Pro and TUFLOW software.
• Knowledge of hydrology and undertaking hydrological assessments for fluvial and rainfall models.
• Ability to recognise and communicate flood‑risk constraints and opportunities at development sites.
• Proficiency in developing and troubleshooting hydraulic models, interpreting results, and communicating findings to clients.
• Experience with GIS and AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of liaising with the EA, understanding model review processes and requirements.
• Project management awareness and strong internal and external communication skills.
• Ability to write clear and concise reports.
• Some experience producing FRAs.

Knowledge of preparing FRAs would be beneficial, and/or a desire to expand in this area. Training and support will be provided, including drainage and SuDS elements.

What's on Offer

You will have a great opportunity to work with a talented and dedicated team and develop your career as the company grows.

Alongside a competitive salary (~£47k for the London office) and a range of formal benefits, employment includes an enhanced pension scheme, private medical insurance, competitive annual leave entitlement with length‑of‑service growth, additional leave purchase scheme, rail and bus season ticket loans, cycle scheme, group life assurance, staff training and CPD programme, employee recognition awards, a social value programme, wellbeing initiatives, mental‑health first aiders, and an Employee Assistance programme.

The business comprises four specialist sister companies—Consultants, Air Quality Consultants, Noise Consultants, and Europe—across London, Bristol, Warrington, Leeds, Brighton and Belgium.

Equal Opportunities Policy

Their Equal Opportunities Policy ensures that no applicant receives less‑favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender, reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.