Hydraulic Flood Modeller

CBEC eco-engineering UK & Europe; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultant, CBEC eco-engineering, seeks a Hydraulic Flood Modeller for their London office. This full-time, hybrid role involves developing hydraulic models, ensuring quality through QA/QC processes, and collaborating with teams across England and Wales. Ideal candidates will have experience in flood modelling and strong GIS skills, contributing to innovative eco-engineering solutions.

Benefits

Flexible benefits programme including extra holidays

Health cash plan

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Experience in 1D-2D flood modelling, ideally with TUFLOW.
• Strong GIS skills for model setup and flood map preparation.
• Ability to produce clear and professional technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Develop hydraulic models and conduct QA/QC to ensure compliance.
• Engage with EA during model reviews and discussions.
• Produce clear technical reports to communicate findings.

Skills

Flood modelling

GIS skills

Report writing

Team collaboration

Education

Demonstrable experience in flood modelling

Job description

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The Vacancy

CBEC eco-engineering UK Ltd, part of the RSK Group, is seeking a Hydraulic Flood Modeller on a full-time permanent basis. This is a hybrid home, office-based role located in London, but working on sites throughout England and Wales. This is a newly created opportunity for a Hydraulic Flood Modeller to join our rapidly growing team.

The Vacancy

CBEC eco-engineering UK Ltd, part of the RSK Group, is seeking a Hydraulic Flood Modeller on a full-time permanent basis. This is a hybrid home, office-based role located in London, but working on sites throughout England and Wales. This is a newly created opportunity for a Hydraulic Flood Modeller to join our rapidly growing team.

CBEC eco-engineering is a leading UK environmental consultant specialising in the provision of eco-engineering solutions for the aquatic environment. The business offers innovative, ecologically sensitive, sustainable and process-based approaches using its expertise in geomorphology, river and wetland restoration, hydrology, hydraulic modelling and field services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and refine hydraulic models, including setup, friction assignment (using site photographs and visits), and flood map preparation using GIS tools.
• Conduct quality assurance and control (QA/QC) of flood models, ensuring compliance with standards such as the EA Flood Model Assessment Tool.
• Engage confidently with the EA during model discussions and reviews, representing the team’s work with clarity.
• Collaborate with surveyors on-site to direct data collection essential for accurate modelling.
• Produce clear, well-written technical reports to communicate findings and recommendations.
• Work as an active member of the modelling team, contributing to project delivery and sharing insights.
• Support the Technical Director by providing updates on model setup and QA/QC, while confidently making sensible modelling assumptions.
• Assist with project tendering and costing, offering input based on your growing expertise.
• Participate in site visits across England and Wales and attend Southern team offices as needed.
  
  
  

Person Specification:

• demonstrable experience required in 1D-2D flood modelling (e.g., ideally Flood modeller/TUFLOW although other experience may be acceptable), with a solid foundation in hydraulic principles (there is flexibility for the experience we require, and mid and senior level candidates are of interest).
• Comfortable engaging with the EA and NRW in model reviews and discussions.
• Strong GIS skills for setting up hydraulic models and preparing flood maps.
• Practical experience assigning model frictions using site data and guiding surveyors to collect relevant information.
• Familiarity with flood model QA/QC processes (experience with tools like the EA Flood Model Assessment Tool is a plus).
• Enthusiasm for river restoration and nature based solutions alongside flood risk modelling.
• Good report-writing abilities to produce clear, professional documentation.
• A team-oriented mind-set, eager to collaborate and learn from others.
• Full UK driving licence with access to your own vehicle is preferred.
• An appreciation of 2D modelling benefits and a willingness to develop skills in tools like HEC-RAS and TUFLOW HPC. This role will specifically be involved with delivering TUFLOW HPC models, but we expect the candidate to learn ‘on the job’ for this type of modelling, working closely with our Technical Directors
  
  
  

Salary And Benefits

• Appointment will be dependent on experience and is offered at Senior Consultant lower (£30,750 - £41,000) or Senior Consultant Upper (£35, 875 -£51,250). The position may be considered at Principal Consultant (£41,000+) level for a candidate with an excellent fit to the company’s requirements and with requisite experience.
• A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, health cash plan and discounted gym membershi
  
  
  

RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer

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The Company

RSK is a global leader in sustainable solutions focusing on environmental, engineering, and technical services. Working together, we address societal challenges aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, offering integrated solutions across sectors such as water, energy, food, infrastructure, cities, mining, and waste management.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.

We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?

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