Senior Hydraulic Modeller

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working and flexible hours

Training and professional development

Generous annual leave

Supportive team environment

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd in Exeter is seeking a Senior Hydraulic Modeller to lead technical delivery across water, drainage and flood risk projects. You will develop hydraulic models, review analyses, and prepare reports and designs, working closely with clients and teams to deliver innovative solutions.

The role offers hybrid working with flexible arrangements, a competitive salary of £40,000-£45,000 per year and opportunities for training and professional development.

Qualifications

• A degree in Civil Engineering, Geography or related discipline.
• Strong experience in hydraulic modelling, including integrated urban drainage systems.
• Excellent technical report writing, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical delivery across water, drainage and flood risk projects.
• Develop and review hydraulic models and prepare high-quality reports and designs.
• Collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams to deliver practical solutions.

Skills

Hydraulic modelling

Technical report writing

Client collaboration

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

InfoWorks ICM

Flood Modeller

TUFLOW

Job description

Senior Hydraulic Modeller

Location: Exeter

Salary: £40,000-£45,000 per annum

This is a permanent role.

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