Senior Flood Risk & Hydraulic Modeller

Penguin Recruitment; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected environmental consultancy in Cambridgeshire seeks a Senior Flood Risk and Hydraulic Modelling Consultant. The role involves ownership of flood modelling and assessments, mentoring junior staff, and managing project budgets. Candidates should have at least five years of experience and a relevant degree. Benefits include hybrid working, private healthcare, and career development opportunities, along with mentoring support towards Principal level responsibility.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Private healthcare

Generous annual leave

Professional fee support

Life insurance

Pension contributions

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree in geography, environmental science, engineering or similar.
• At least five years' experience in flood risk consultancy and hydraulic modelling.
• Strong understanding of flood and drainage policy across the UK.
• Skilled in hydrology and modelling software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Flood Risk Assessments, modelling reports and ES chapters.
• Undertake hydrological analysis using FEH Statistical, ReFH2 and WINFAP.
• Build, run and troubleshoot hydraulic models.
• Carry out site walkovers, risk assessments and survey scoping.
• Liaise with clients and regulators.

Skills

Flood risk consultancy

Hydraulic modelling

Stakeholder engagement

Hydrological analysis

Communication skills

Education

Degree in geography, environmental science, engineering or similar

Tools

HEC RAS

TUFLOW

Flood Modeller

Job description

Overview

Location: Cambridge

Salary: Competitive plus benefits

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Senior Flood Risk and Hydraulic Modelling Consultant to join a respected environmental consultancy in Cambridge. This role is ideal for an experienced specialist ready to take technical ownership of modelling, hydrology and flood risk assessments while supporting the growth of a regional team.

Working with colleagues across multiple offices, you will deliver high quality flood risk assessments, hydrological studies and hydraulic modelling for residential, commercial and mixed use developments. You will also support mentoring, project management and liaison with regulators, giving you a clear progression path towards Principal level responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare Flood Risk Assessments, modelling reports and ES chapters.
• Undertake hydrological analysis using FEH Statistical, ReFH2 and WINFAP.
• Build, run and troubleshoot hydraulic models using HEC RAS, TUFLOW, ESTRY or Flood Modeller.
• Carry out site walkovers, risk assessments and survey scoping.
• Liaise with clients, regulators and design teams and support fee proposal preparation.
• Guide and support junior members of the team.
• Manage project timescales and budgets with support from senior colleagues.

About You

• Degree in geography, environmental science, engineering or similar.
• At least five years' experience in flood risk consultancy and hydraulic modelling.
• Strong understanding of flood and drainage policy across the UK.
• Skilled in hydrology and modelling software with a willingness to expand capability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive, organised and confident engaging with stakeholders.

Why Apply?

You will benefit from hybrid working, private healthcare, generous annual leave, professional fee support, life insurance, pension contributions and long term career development within a growing consultancy.

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.

Job Info

• Job Title: Senior Flood Risk & Hydraulic Modeller
• Company: Penguin Recruitment
• Location: Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
• Posted:
• Closes: Jan 3rd 2026
• Sector:
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full Time