Fluvial Flood Risk Modelling Officer - 32404

Environment Agency; Sutton Coldfield; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental environmental agency in the UK is seeking a fluvial flood risk modelling officer to enhance flood risk management and decision-making processes. You'll provide crucial analysis and guidance while developing modelling capabilities. Ideal candidates will have experience in data management and communication, demonstrating teamwork and problem-solving. This position offers flexible working, generous leave, and a comprehensive benefits package, including a pension fund.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

Award-winning pension fund

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in science, flood risk and/or data management.
• Ability to influence and persuade.
• Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Advise flood risk management teams on modelling.
• Develop hydraulic and hydrological modelling capabilities.
• Communicate flood risk analysis with stakeholders.

Skills

Data analysis and processing

Good communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Stakeholder relationship building

Job description

Sutton Coldfield

GBP 30,000 - 40,000

Job Description

We are recruiting a fluvial flood risk modelling officer to join our national flood risk evidence modelling service. The team supports and assures the Environment Agency’s Flood and Coastal Risk Management 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 and guide flood risk management teams on hydraulic and hydrological modelling.
• Develop your own data management, hydraulic and hydrological modelling capabilities.
• Communicate flood risk analysis and results with internal and external stakeholders.
• Advise on appropriate tools and techniques for hydrological and hydraulic modelling approaches.
• Demonstrate positive health, safety and wellbeing behaviours.
• Use your technical skills to support incident management.

Qualifications

• Experience in science, flood risk and/or data management.
• Ability to analyse and process data and information.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to influence and persuade.
• Ability to achieve results and work as part of a team.
• Ability to make decisions and solve problems.
• Awareness of health, safety and wellbeing with a commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
• Ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Flexible working opportunities, 27 days annual leave, 37‑hour working weeks, award‑winning pension fund and a range of employee benefits.

Contact

If you would like to discuss the post, please contact Emma Dauben ([e-mail]).

Interviews will be held in January 2026.