Principal Flood Modeler / Consultant

Access Talent Group; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Senior/Principal Water Environment Modeller for their team in the south west of England. In this role, you will deliver hydraulic modelling for various projects, champion technical innovation, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate should have experience with hydraulic modelling software, a solid understanding of flood risk management, and excellent report writing skills. This position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and various additional perks.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working options

25 days + birthday off

Christmas to New Year shutdown

Additional leave for long service

Life assurance

Paid charity days

Regular social events

Qualifications

• Experience with 1D/2D hydraulic modelling software.
• Strong understanding of flood risk management techniques.
• Familiarity with UK flood risk planning policies.
• Excellent technical report writing and review skills.
• Experience in collaborative working.
• Commercial awareness and project delivery experience.
• Project management experience for senior/principal level.

Responsibilities

• Delivering hydraulic modelling for river and urban flood risk projects.
• Championing technical innovation to enhance project efficiency.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
• Producing and reviewing high-quality technical reports.

Skills

Hydraulic modelling software (HEC-RAS, HEC-2D, Flood Modeller‑TUFLOW, Infoworks‑ICM)

Flood risk management techniques

Technical report writing

Collaborative working

Project management

Job description

Senior/Principal Water Environment Modeller

We’re looking for a Senior/Principal Water Environment Modeller (or an experienced Consultant ready to step up) to join our growing Water Environment team in the south west of England. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on innovative projects, from nature-based solutions and flood risk management to drainage design and climate change assessments.

Working Hours (BST): 8:00 – 18:00 (Mon/Thurs) 8:00 – 16:00 (Fri)

Remuneration: Competitive salary; hybrid working; 25 days + birthday off; Christmas to New Year shutdown; additional leave for long service; life assurance; paid charity days; regular social events.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Delivering hydraulic modelling for river and urban flood risk projects.
• Championing technical innovation to enhance project efficiency and quality.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver effective solutions.
• Producing and reviewing high-quality technical reports.

What You’ll Need

• Experience with 1D/2D hydraulic modelling software (e.g., HEC-RAS, HEC-2D, Flood Modeller‑TUFLOW, Infoworks‑ICM).
• Strong understanding of flood risk management techniques and option appraisals.
• Familiarity with UK flood risk planning policies and hydrological methodologies.
• Excellent technical report writing and review skills.
• Experience in collaborative working, with strong communication skills for engaging with clients, stakeholders, and colleagues.
• Commercial awareness with a track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Project management experience (for senior/principal level).

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (based on experience).
• Hybrid working options.
• 25 days + birthday off.
• Christmas to New Year shutdown.
• Additional leave for long service (up to 5 extra days).
• Life assurance.
• Paid charity days.
• Regular company social events (Summer, Christmas, and End-of-Year celebrations).