Senior Flood Risk & Hydraulic Modelling Lead

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

Job summary

A multidisciplinary consultancy in Manchester is seeking a Principal Flood Risk & Hydraulic Modeller to lead flood risk assessments and hydraulic modelling studies. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in flood risk and hydraulic modelling, strong technical skills with industry-standard tools, and excellent communication abilities. This role involves mentoring junior staff and ensuring high-quality project delivery while managing budgets and liaising with various stakeholders. Competitive salary plus benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in flood risk and hydraulic modelling.
• Strong technical capability with industry modelling and hydrology tools.
• Excellent report writing, communication and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of Flood Risk Assessments and hydraulic modelling reports.
• Undertake hydrological assessments using FEH methods, ReFH2 and WINFAP.
• Build and run hydraulic models with software.

Skills

Flood risk assessments

Hydraulic modelling

Technical leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

HEC RAS

TUFLOW

Flood Modeller

ESTRY

Job description

A multidisciplinary consultancy in Manchester is seeking a Principal Flood Risk & Hydraulic Modeller to lead flood risk assessments and hydraulic modelling studies. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in flood risk and hydraulic modelling, strong technical skills with industry-standard tools, and excellent communication abilities. This role involves mentoring junior staff and ensuring high-quality project delivery while managing budgets and liaising with various stakeholders. Competitive salary plus benefits offered.