Principal Flood Risk & Hydraulic Modelling Leader

Penguin Recruitment; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental consultancy is seeking a Principal Flood Risk and Hydraulic Modelling Consultant in Cambridge. The role involves leading complex modelling studies, overseeing assessments, and mentoring juniors. Candidates must have significant experience in flood risk and hydraulic modelling, along with strong communication skills. This position requires proficiency in relevant software and offers a competitive salary plus benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Qualifications

• At least seven years' experience in flood risk and hydraulic modelling.
• Strong technical background with HEC RAS, TUFLOW or Flood Modeller.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead hydrological assessments using FEH, ReFH2, WINFAP methodologies.
• Build, run and review hydraulic models using relevant software.
• Prepare detailed flood risk assessments and water environment reports.

Skills

Flood risk assessments

Hydraulic modelling

Report writing

Client liaison

Mentoring

Education

CIWEM professional membership

Tools

HEC RAS

TUFLOW

Flood Modeller

Job description

An environmental consultancy is seeking a Principal Flood Risk and Hydraulic Modelling Consultant in Cambridge. The role involves leading complex modelling studies, overseeing assessments, and mentoring juniors. Candidates must have significant experience in flood risk and hydraulic modelling, along with strong communication skills. This position requires proficiency in relevant software and offers a competitive salary plus benefits.