Senior Fluvial Flood Risk Modelling Advisor Flexible Work

Environment Agency; Reading; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Environment Agency is seeking a Senior Advisor in Fluvial Flood Risk Modelling to join our Evidence Services. You will support and provide assurance to complex flood risk modelling, explain uncertainties, and coach others in developing models.

You will work with a team of experts and contribute to training, governance, and ways of working across the Directorate. This role offers flexible working arrangements within our inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge and technical leadership in flood modelling and hydrology.
• Expert knowledge and / or considerable experience in building hydraulic flood models in a fluvial setting. Considerable experience in industry standard hydraulic flood modelling and GIS software packages to develop those flood models.
• Experience in data processing and management, and Geographical Information System (GIS) software packages.
• Mentoring and coaching skills, as well as a commitment to continuous development.
• Ability to work alone, as well as part of team, to make decisions and solve problems.
• Excellent communication skills, particularly of complex problems to non-expert audiences.
• A curious, open, and inclusive mindset, with a commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity.
• Influencing and persuading skills.

Responsibilities

• Support and provide assurance to complex and high-profile flood risk modelling.
• Support 6 Fluvial Delivery Teams technically and contribute to ways of working, skills and training.

Skills

Fluvial modelling

Hydrology

GIS software

Mentoring

Communication

Tools

GIS software

Job description

Environment Agency is seeking a Senior Advisor in Fluvial Flood Risk Modelling to join our Evidence Services. You will support and provide assurance to complex flood risk modelling, explain uncertainties, and coach others in developing models.

You will work with a team of experts and contribute to training, governance, and ways of working across the Directorate. This role offers flexible working arrangements within our inclusive environment.