Senior Flood Risk & Hydraulic Modelling Lead

Penguin Recruitment; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in Cambridge seeks a Principal Flood Risk and Hydraulic Modelling Consultant to lead flood risk assessments and hydraulic modelling projects. The role entails overseeing complex modelling studies, mentoring junior staff, and collaborating with clients and regulatory bodies. Ideal candidates will have at least seven years' experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency with software like HEC RAS and TUFLOW. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Qualifications

• At least seven years' experience in flood risk and hydraulic modelling.
• Strong technical background with hydraulic modelling software.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead hydrological assessments using related methodologies.
• Build, run, and review hydraulic models.
• Prepare detailed flood risk assessments and water environment reports.
• Advise clients and local authorities.
• Mentor and support junior consultants.

Skills

Flood risk assessment

Hydraulic modelling

Report writing

Communication skills

Mentoring

Tools

HEC RAS

TUFLOW

Flood Modeller

Job description

A leading environmental consultancy in Cambridge seeks a Principal Flood Risk and Hydraulic Modelling Consultant to lead flood risk assessments and hydraulic modelling projects. The role entails overseeing complex modelling studies, mentoring junior staff, and collaborating with clients and regulatory bodies. Ideal candidates will have at least seven years' experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency with software like HEC RAS and TUFLOW. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.