Senior Hydraulic Modeller

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Devon and Torbay; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Excellent training and development

Generous annual leave

Supportive team environment

Career progression

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional membership support

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Senior Hydraulic Modeller in Exeter to lead technical delivery across water, drainage and flood risk projects. You will develop and review hydraulic models, undertake complex technical assessments and prepare high-quality reports and designs.

You will work with clients and multidisciplinary teams, provide guidance to junior staff, contribute to project management and business development, and enjoy hybrid working with ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or Geography or related field.
• Strong experience in hydraulic modelling and drainage design.
• Proficiency with InfoWorks ICM and 1D/2D modelling tools such as Flood Modeller or TUFLOW.
• Knowledge of SuDS and flood risk assessments.
• Excellent technical report writing and analytical skills.
• Full right to work in the UK and a valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical delivery across water, drainage and flood risk projects.
• Develop and review hydraulic models and perform complex assessments.
• Prepare high-quality reports and designs for clients and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and clients to deliver solutions.
• Support junior staff and contribute to project management and business development.

Skills

Hydraulic modelling

InfoWorks ICM

1D/2D modelling

Flood Modeller

TUFLOW

SuDS knowledge

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Geography degree

Tools

InfoWorks ICM

Flood Modeller

TUFLOW

Job description

Senior Hydraulic Modeller

Location: Exeter

Salary: 40,000- 45,000 per annum

Ready to make a real impact on the future of water and the environment? Join a respected multidisciplinary engineering consultancy delivering exciting infrastructure and environmental projects across the UK. This is your opportunity to take the next step in your career, take on challenging flood risk and drainage projects, and contribute to sustainable solutions that protect communities and shape the built environment.

Benefits for the Senior Hydraulic Modeller:

• Competitive salary of 40,000- 45,000
• Hybrid working and flexible working opportunities
• Excellent training and professional development
• Generous annual leave
• Supportive, collaborative team environment
• Varied projects offering genuine career progression
• Comprehensive benefits package and professional membership support

The Role of a Senior Hydraulic Modeller:

As a Senior Hydraulic Modeller, you will lead technical delivery across a diverse portfolio of water, drainage, and flood risk projects. You will develop and review hydraulic models, undertake complex technical assessments, and prepare high-quality reports and designs. Working closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams, you will provide technical guidance, support junior colleagues and help deliver innovative and practical solutions. The role also offers opportunities to contribute to project management, business development and the continued growth of the team.

Requirements for the Senior Hydraulic Modeller:

• A degree in Civil Engineering, Geography or a related discipline.
• Strong experience in hydraulic modelling, including integrated urban drainage systems.
• Proficiency in InfoWorks ICM and experience with 1D/2D modelling software such as Flood Modeller or TUFLOW.
• Knowledge of drainage design, Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) and flood risk assessments.
• Excellent technical report writing, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• The full right to work in the UK
• A full UK driving licence
• Live within a commutable distance to the Exeter office