Hydrologist & Flood Risk Modeller for Global Infra

Ramboll Group A/S; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development

Leadership culture

Flexible work environment

27 days leave

Pension matching

Private medical cover

Life assurance

Job summary

Ramboll Group A/S is seeking an experienced Hydrologist/Hydraulic Modeller to join the UK Water team. You will apply hydrology, hydraulic modelling and flood risk assessment across a varied portfolio, from UK infrastructure to international assignments such as climate resilience, mining and hydropower.

You will work with specialists across Ramboll, developing your technical and client-delivery capabilities.

Qualifications

• A degree, or equivalent professional experience, in hydrology, civil or environmental engineering, geography or another relevant discipline.
• Strong relevant professional experience in hydrology, flood risk assessment and/or hydraulic modelling, typically gained over around five years or more in consultancy, industry or a similar environment.
• Practical experience of hydrological analysis and established hydraulic modelling software such as TUFLOW, Flood Modeller or HEC-RAS, together with an understanding of current UK flood hydrology methods.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to critically evaluate data, modelling assumptions and technical outputs rather than simply operate modelling software.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with clients and colleagues from different technical disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking and, as your experience develops, leading hydrological assessments, flood risk studies and hydraulic modelling for infrastructure, water management and climate resilience projects.
• Applying appropriate hydrological and hydraulic modelling techniques, including critical evaluation of data, assumptions, model performance and results.
• Providing clear, technically robust advice to clients and multidisciplinary project teams, translating complex hydrological and modelling outputs into practical project decisions.
• Contributing to a diverse portfolio of UK and international projects, including major infrastructure, development, mining, water management, hydropower and technical due diligence assignments.
• Supporting project delivery, technical quality, proposals and client development while sharing knowledge and supporting less experienced colleagues.

Skills

Hydrology

Hydraulic modelling

Flood risk assessment

Data analysis

Client communication

Education

Hydrology degree

Civil/Environmental Eng

Geography

Tools

TUFLOW

Flood Modeller

HEC-RAS

Job description

Ramboll Group A/S is seeking an experienced Hydrologist/Hydraulic Modeller to join the UK Water team. You will apply hydrology, hydraulic modelling and flood risk assessment across a varied portfolio, from UK infrastructure to international assignments such as climate resilience, mining and hydropower.

You will work with specialists across Ramboll, developing your technical and client-delivery capabilities.