Senior Hydraulic Modeller

Pell Frischmann; Exeter, Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Pell Frischmann is seeking a Senior or Principal Flood Risk Consultant to join our Exeter or Wakefield offices, with hybrid working. You will lead drainage design, hydraulic modelling using InfoWorks ICM and Flood Modeller, and coordinate multi-office teams to deliver complex projects.

You will manage projects from concept through delivery, engage with clients, and contribute to business development while maintaining high standards of safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Degree in civil engineering, geography or similar.
• Strong hands-on experience with water-based modelling projects.
• Good understanding of SuDS and drainage design.
• Experience leading technical input and liaising with clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical input on assigned drainage and flood risk projects.
• Coordinate delivery across offices and liaise with clients.
• Manage medium to small projects with complex features and ensure scope adherence.
• Develop project methodologies, design calculations and bid documentation.
• Mentor team members and promote capabilities to clients.
• Support business development and client relationships.

Skills

Hydraulic modelling

Client liaison

Leadership

Project coordination

Education

Civil/Geography degree

Tools

InfoWorks ICM

Flood Modeller

TUFLOW

Job description

Pell Frischmann is a specialist advisory and technical consultancy operating across the built and natural environment, helping to shape a better future for the communities in which we work. We offer consultancy services, with access to specialist sister companies and partners, to support both public and private-sector clients. We work across sectors encompassing buildings, infrastructure, and regeneration.

Originally formed in 1926, we have a unique heritage in delivering client-focused solutions that deliver value through our commercial awareness, sustainable aspirations, and innovative approach. Our distinctive future is defined by our ownership; Pell Frischmann is a part of RSBG SE, the patient capital investment arm of RAG-Stiftung. RAG-Stiftung is a foundation with the long-term public purpose to deal with the environmental and social commitments resulting from the closing of Germany’s coal mining industry. RSBG SE’s mission is to generate sustainable funds for the foundation; so, our work directly contributes to the challenge of fighting global pollution and climate change.

Appointment Type

Permanent

Full Time/Part Time

Full-time

Specialism

Hours

37.5

Working Practice

Hybrid

Job Reference

10637

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior or Principal Flood Risk Consultant to join our team in our Exeter, or Wakefield, though other offices will be considered. You will need strong experience with drainage design, strengths in hydraulic modelling and drainage network 3D modelling. The role will involve working with teams across all of our UK offices in order to liaise with clients and lead and coordinate the delivery of technical input.

As part of your role, you will be working with and supporting the team lead to deliver and enhance the team’s work. You will lead the technical contribution to projects, whilst contributing to business development. This position requires you to perform a variety of complex technical, professional and financial activities.

You will liaise with others advising on professional matters in connection with individual projects or project portfolios. You will be proficient at developing long-term client relationships and securing new and repeat work.

As part of the day-to-day role you will manage medium projects or several small projects with complex features. It is essential to fully understand the scope of projects and ensure all additional works beyond the contracted scope are documented as appropriate with the Client (for sign off and approval). This forms part of you being technically sound in Sustainable Drainage while supporting the development of the team.

Using your own initiative and technical skills, you will support the wider (multi-disciplinary) project team through safe, efficient and effective delivery of tasks to deadlines. This will ensure that the project remains within budget and to agreed standards. You will be responsible for delivery of projects and tasks whilst acting under minimal supervision, therefore you will be expected to plan your own work and time to meet given objectives.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

As a senior member of the team, you will be required to work closely with technical disciplines within the organisation and clients. Duties will include:

• Leading technical input as required on assigned projects whilst ensuring high levels of safety, quality and environmental responsibility.
• Technical quality of own and team’s work in accordance with good engineering practice, relevant standards, Codes of Practice, current design methods and Health & Safety legislation.
• Prepare feasibility, designs, design calculations, tender documentation, scheme evaluations, design statements and other reports as identified in the Project Quality Plan on assigned projects.
• Check work including third party design proposals as identified in the Project Quality Plan on assigned projects.
• Supervise technical work of staff.
• Have a good understanding of all relevant standards, Codes of Practice, Health & Safety Legislation and current design methods and provide general technical support to own discipline team members.
• Assist with the preparation and maintenance of standard specifications as required.
• Engage in client and third party liaison successfully leading to enhanced reputation and repeat work.
• Assist with the promotion of the capabilities of the company to current and prospective clients.
• Comply with internal management system procedures.
• Assist with the production of bids, including producing methodologies and pricing schedules.

Required Qualifications, Experience & Skills - Essential

Qualifications

• Civil Engineering, Geography degree or similar

Experience

• Considerable hands on experience of water based modelling projects
• Significant experience of Integrated Urban Drainage Models such as InfoWorks ICM.
• A good understanding of the roles and responsibilities of water companies
• Experience of 1D/2D Hydraulic Modelling (Flood Modeller/TUFLOW)
• Design of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)

We are the 2025 NCE Consulting firm of the year and one of the UK's most influential and highly respected firms of infrastructure and built environment professionals. We provide a collaborative and supportive working environment, where you’ll have the freedom and flexibility to create your own pathway and make a real impact within the business and in the communities in which you will operate.

We'll support your ongoing personal and professional development as your career progresses, allowing you to reach your full potential. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all, welcoming applications from all backgrounds and are delighted to be a part of the government's Disability Confident Scheme. We're happy to talk about flexible working and are committed to promoting the wellbeing of all our employees.

In addition, you’ll receive a competitive salary and other excellent benefits you can find on the link below!