Principal Flood Risk & Hydraulic Modeller

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Principal Flood Risk and Hydraulic Modelling Consultant in Manchester. The role involves leading flood risk assessments and hydraulic modelling projects, supporting junior consultants, and developing modelling capabilities in the office. Candidates should have significant experience in flood risk management, proficiency in using hydraulic modelling software, and strong communication skills. This position is a chance to shape a growing water team in a multidisciplinary consultancy.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Additional benefits

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in flood risk and hydraulic modelling.
• Strong technical skills with industry modelling and hydrology tools.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of Flood Risk Assessments and hydraulic modelling reports.
• Conduct hydrological assessments and manage model calibration.
• Mentor junior staff and develop the regional water team.

Skills

Flood risk management

Hydraulic modelling

Report writing

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Relevant degree in Civil Engineering or similar

Tools

HEC RAS

TUFLOW

Flood Modeller

ESTRY

Job description

Principal Flood Risk and Hydraulic Modelling Consultant

Location: Manchester
Salary: Competitive plus benefits

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Principal Flood Risk and Hydraulic Modelling Consultant to join a growing multidisciplinary consultancy in Manchester. This role is ideal for an experienced specialist who is ready to take technical leadership across flood risk assessments, hydrology, and hydraulic modelling projects, while helping shape and grow a developing water team in the region.

As a Principal Consultant, you will lead the delivery of Flood Risk Assessments, hydraulic modelling studies and water environment reports for residential, commercial and mixed use developments. You will support project managers, guide junior consultants and play a key part in developing modelling capability within the Manchester office, collaborating closely with hydrology specialists based elsewhere in the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of Flood Risk Assessments, ES chapters and hydraulic modelling reports.
• Undertake hydrological assessments using FEH methods, ReFH2 and WINFAP.
• Build and run hydraulic models with software such as HEC RAS, TUFLOW, Flood Modeller or ESTRY.
• Provide technical leadership on model development, stabilisation and calibration.
• Deliver site walkovers, surveys and risk assessments.
• Support fee proposals, project planning and commercial delivery.
• Liaise with regulators, planning authorities, clients and design teams.
• Mentor and support junior staff and help grow the regional water team.

About You

• Significant experience in flood risk and hydraulic modelling.
• Strong technical capability with industry modelling and hydrology tools.
• Excellent report writing, communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Confident leading projects, managing budgets and providing guidance to others.
• Working towards or holding chartership is desirable.

Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this position. For more information, contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years’ recruitment experience.