Senior Flood Risk & Hydraulic Modeller in Cambridge)

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

Job summary

A respected environmental consultancy in Cambridge seeks a Senior Flood Risk and Hydraulic Modelling Consultant to take technical ownership of modelling, hydrology, and flood risk assessments. The ideal candidate will have over five years' experience in flood risk consultancy and be responsible for delivering high-quality assessments and support for junior team members. The position offers a pathway to Principal level and includes generous benefits like hybrid working and private healthcare.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Private healthcare

Generous annual leave

Professional fee support

Life insurance

Pension contributions

Career development

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Flood Risk Assessments, modelling reports and ES chapters.
• Liaise with clients, regulators and design teams and support fee proposal preparation.
• Manage project timescales and budgets with support from senior colleagues.

Skills

Flood risk assessment

Hydraulic modelling

Hydrology analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in geography, environmental science, engineering or similar

Tools

HEC RAS

TUFLOW

ESTRY

Flood Modeller

Job description

Senior Flood Risk and Hydraulic Modelling Consultant

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.