Flood Risk Modelling Senior Advisor - 34403

Environment Agency; Worthing; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Guaranteed interview for disabled

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Environment Agency in Worthing is seeking a Senior Advisor in Fluvial Flood Risk Modelling to join our Evidence Services. You will support six Fluvial Delivery Teams and provide technical assurance on flood risk models.

You will communicate complex modelling concepts to non-experts, mentor colleagues, and contribute to cross-team training and standards within the FCRM Directorate.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge and leadership in flood modelling and hydrology.
• Extensive experience building hydraulic flood models in fluvial settings and GIS packaging.
• Data processing and GIS software experience for flood modelling.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and assurance to six Fluvial Delivery Teams.
• Collaborate across Evidence Services and the FCRM Directorate on modelling standards.
• Mentor colleagues and contribute to training and skills development.
• Support cross-team work and knowledge-sharing across Centres of Excellence.

Skills

Flood modelling

Hydrology

GIS software

Data processing

Mentoring

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Influencing

Tools

HEC-RAS

ArcGIS

QGIS

Job description

Job Description

We're looking for a Senior Advisor in Fluvial Flood Risk Modelling to join our Technical Delivery Teams. As a Senior Advisor working in Evidence Services, you'll be responsible for supporting and providing assurance to complex and high-profile flood risk modelling.

You will be an excellent communicator, with expertise in fluvial flood risk models, how flood models support risk assessment and judgement and the ability to explain complexity and uncertainty in flood risk. You will have a track record of creating new and re-using existing flood risk models and coaching others to do the same.

You will work alongside a group of other experts supporting flood hydrology and fluvial flood risk and coastal flood risk modelling. You will support 6 Fluvial Delivery Teams technically, and provide input to ways of working, skills and training. The role will also work across the FCRM Directorate, especially with our Risk Assessment/Head of Flood Risk Mapping and Modelling colleagues, through Centres of Excellence.

The Environment Agency is fully committed to inclusivity and equal opportunities, offering flexible work arrangements for all our vacancies. Join us in a diverse environment where every voice is heard and valued, and where your work will make a direct contribution to delivering high-quality services across the organisation.

The role sits within Evidence Services, part of Digital Data and Evidence.

Evidence Services provides expert evidence, interpretation and technical services that help the Environment Agency make informed decisions for people, places and the environment.

This is an exciting time to join us. As Evidence Services continues to evolve, we're delivering significant change across our service while maintaining a strong focus on delivering high-quality outcomes for our customers.

The team

Evidence Services sits within Digital, Data and Evidence in Flood and Coastal Risk Management.

Digital, Data and Evidence is a national team with over 150 colleagues located throughout England. We have an inclusive team culture which allows everyone to be their authentic selves.

Experience / Skills Required

You will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Expert knowledge and technical leadership in flood modelling and hydrology.
• Expert knowledge and / or considerable experience in building hydraulic flood models in a fluvial setting. Considerable experience in industry standard hydraulic flood modelling and GIS software packages to develop those flood models.
• 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 alone, as well as part of team, to make decisions and solve problems.
• Excellent communication skills, particularly of complex problems to non-expert audiences.
• A curious, open, and inclusive mindset, with a commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity.
• Influencing and persuading skills.

Contact and additional information

If you wish to discuss this role further, please contact us at [e-mail] in the first instance. This is a shared inbox monitored by the team to ensure enquiries can be managed during periods of absence.

Competence 1

Numerical Modelling and Forecasting

Describe a time you have used your technical skills and experience to build, develop, and provide a fluvial flood risk model for use by others in managing flood risk.

Competence 2

Focuses on Efficiency, Innovation and Quality

Please tell us about a time that you have developed and implemented improvements to a method or way of working.

Competence 3

Focuses on Customers and Partners

Give an example of where you have built and sustained a customer or client relationship to improve the service you provided to them.

Competence 4

Coaches Others

Please tell us about a time when you Identified opportunities to help colleagues to develop their skills or knowledge?

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