Hydraulic Modellers (Flood Risk Management)

Jacobs; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Hydraulic Modeller to support water infrastructure and flood risk management initiatives. You will play a crucial role in developing solutions using industry-standard software and leading diverse projects. The ideal candidate has a degree in Civil Engineering or a related field, expertise in hydraulic modelling techniques, and a passion for innovation in water management. This position offers a fantastic work-life balance and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Fantastic work-life balance

Medical cover and Digital GP

24 days holiday + option to buy 10 more

Enhanced parental leave pay

Professional membership fees support

Qualifications

• Keen to achieve chartered status with ICE or CIWEM.
• Experience in 1D and 2D modelling techniques.
• Sound knowledge of industry standard software.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hydraulic modelling for flood management.
• Analyse data using GIS software.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams.

Skills

Hydraulic modelling

Data analysis

GIS software

Innovative problem-solving

Technical report writing

Mentoring

Education

Degree / MEng / MSc in Civil Engineering

Environmental Science

Geography

Mathematics

Tools

Flood Modeller

Tuflow

InfoWorks ICM

GIS software (ArcGIS, MapInfo, QGIS)

Analytical tools (R, Python)

Job description

Hydraulic Modeller (Flood Risk Management)

Hydraulic Modellers (Flood Risk Management) Are you ready to shape the future of water infrastructure while advancing your career? Due to significant growth across our Water Catchment Management business, we’re looking for talented Hydraulic Water Modellers to join our UK-based teams, supporting major frameworks with leading water companies delivering some of the largest Flood Risk Management frameworks ever seen.

Alongside playing a key role in the development of our innovative solutions and products, including Flood Modeller, the market‑leading flood modelling solution, you will be integral to the delivery of programmes that protect the environment, reduce flood risk and bring lasting value to communities. From early planning to detailed design and delivery, your work will span the full project lifecycle, giving you exposure to technically diverse and impactful projects designed to protect future generations.

With experience in 1D and 1D‑2D hydraulic modelling for a wide scope of projects involving river, coastal and surface water modelling for flood mapping studies, surface water management plans, flood strategies and other flood management projects, you will work on and lead projects covering all aspects of modelling, including flood risk, reservoir safety and design, water resources, coastal, fluvial and urban flooding using industry tools.

This is your chance to make a real difference locally and globally while building a career you’re proud of.

Remit and responsibilities, will include :

• Hydraulic modelling using industry standard software (Flood Modeller, Tuflow, InfoWorks, HEC‑RAS) for model development, calibration, interpretation, and interrogation of 1D and 1D/2D models.
• Analysing, managing, and interpreting data using GIS software (ArcGIS, MapInfo, QGIS) and analytical tools (R and Python).
• Contributing your own innovative ideas, challenging the norm, and helping us all deliver better solutions for our clients.
• Collaborate with multi‑disciplinary teams to deliver client outcomes.
• Write, develop and review complex technical reports.
• Contribute to a supportive team environment with active involvement in mentoring and professional development.
• Peer review and checking of calculations and technical deliverables.

Qualifications and skills

• Degree / MEng / MSc in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Geography, Mathematics or a related discipline.
• Keen to achieve or already chartered status with an appropriate Professional Body (preferably ICE or CIWEM).
• Experience in implementing 1D and 2D modelling techniques for river, urban and coastal flooding applications.
• Sound knowledge and experience of industry standard software, such as Flood Modeller and Tuflow (InfoWorks ICM river, drainage and 2D modelling) for model development, calibration, interpretation and interrogation of 1D and 1D/2D models.
• Experience of technical assurance of modelling outputs.
• Demonstrable experience of hydrological calculations.
• Ability to mentor colleagues and peers, supporting personal, skills and career development, ensuring the continued growth of the team’s capability footprint.

What We Offer :

• Fantastic work‑life balance and flexibility.
• 24 days holiday + option to buy a further 10 days.
• Medical cover and Digital GP.
• Fertility healthcare and family planning.
• Enhanced parental leave pay.
• Enhanced pension contributions.
• 4 Life assurance at 4x salary.
• Professional membership fees and Continuing Professional Development support.

We are a disability‑confident employer and will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.