Hydraulic Modeler

Bennett And Game Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established consultancy in Manchester seeks a Hydraulic Modeler to manage flood-risk modelling projects and mentor junior colleagues. In this role, you will prepare risk assessments, engage with clients, and contribute to flood-risk solutions. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of relevant experience and a degree in a relevant field. This position offers opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

24 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Healthcare scheme with Health Shield or Aviva

Life Insurance

Paid professional subscriptions

Qualifications

• 5-7 years in fluvial flood / hydraulic modelling.
• Experience preparing flood risk assessments and modelling reports.
• Familiar with Hydrology (FEH Statistical Analysis, ReFH2, WINFAP).

Responsibilities

• Prepare risk assessments, site walk-overs, surveys.
• Build & run hydraulic models including stabilisation & calibration.
• Engage with regulators, authorities, stakeholders & clients.

Skills

UK flood-risk & drainage policy knowledge

Strong written & verbal communication

Organisation

Multidisciplinary teamwork experience

Education

Relevant degree (Geography, Earth/Environmental Sciences, Engineering)

CIWEM (or working towards chartership)

Tools

HEC-RAS

TUFLOW

ESTRY

Flood Modeller

Job description

Bennett and Game are pleased to be representing a well-established, multidisciplinary consultancy looking for a capable Hydraulic Modeler to take ownership of fluvial modelling assignments, guide junior colleagues and provide clear, defensible advice to clients and regulators across a wide range of infrastructure and development projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven and technically confident professional to play a key role in delivering high-quality, practical flood-risk solutions within a collaborative and growing team.

This is a role where your work truly matters. You'll help keep people, places, and infrastructure safer through evidence-led flood modelling and practical mitigation advice.

The position offers real variety, from conducting site walkovers to developing and refining hydraulic models and translating complex data into clear, actionable reports for clients. This role also offers a strong platform for professional growth, with opportunities to mentor junior colleagues and progress your CIWEM journey alongside experienced specialists.

The company culture is collaborative, with planning, ecology and engineering teams working closely together. Impressively, 25% of staff have been with the business for over a decade, a testament to its supportive and rewarding environment. Recently, the consultancy was shortlisted for the Community Impact Award at The Business Desk's Yorkshire Business of the Year Awards a reflection of their strong values, people-first approach and wider contribution to the sector.

The working pattern is balanced: the position is office based in Manchester, with occasional visits to Sheffield and site-based work, while remote/hybrid arrangements will be considered for experienced applicants.

Hydraulic Modeler Salary & Benefits

• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Option to purchase an extra 5 day's annual leave
• Request 5 days unpaid leave in any 12-Month period
• Annual leave increases by one day for every three years of service.
• Healthcare scheme with Health Shield or Aviva (Senior level & above)
• Life Insurance (three times annual salary).
• Access to Wider Wallet Benefits scheme.
• Paid professional subscriptions (Max £750 per year)
• Drive Electric car scheme
• Long service Award

Hydraulic Modeler Job Overview

• Prepare risk assessments, site walk-overs, surveys
• Write Flood Risk Assessments, ES chapters, modelling reports, survey specs, fee proposals
• Undertake hydrological analyses (FEH, ReFH2, WINFAP)
• Build & run hydraulic models (HEC-RAS, TUFLOW, ESTRY, Flood Modeller) incl. stabilisation & calibration
• Engage with regulators, authorities, stakeholders & clients
• Manage time / budgets, mentor junior staff

Hydraulic Modeler Job Requirements

• UK flood-risk & drainage policy knowledge (England, Wales, Scotland)
• Strong written & verbal communication; organisation; multidisciplinary teamwork experience
• 5-7 years in fluvial flood / hydraulic modelling
• Relevant degree (Geography, Earth/Environmental Sciences, Engineering) & CIWEM (or working towards chartership)
• Experience preparing flood risk assessments / Modelling reports / water environment ES chapters.
• Familiar with Hydrology (FEH Statistical Analysis, ReFH2, WINFAP, etc) and Modelling software (HECRAS, TUFLOW, ESTRY, Flood Modeller, etc).
• Strong organisational and time management skills.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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