Senior Hydraulic Modeller

TN United Kingdom; Oxford; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior Hydraulic Modeller to join their dynamic team. This role involves developing hydraulic models for flood risk assessments and preparing detailed reports. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in hydrological modelling, particularly in a UK consultancy environment. With a focus on sustainability and innovation, this forward-thinking company offers competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for rapid career progression. If you are an excellent communicator and thrive in a collaborative environment, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Opportunities for rapid career progression

Competitive salary

Mentoring opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in flood risk assessment and hydraulic modelling.
• Proficiency in hydrological flood estimation methods and GIS.

Responsibilities

• Develop hydraulic models for flood risk assessment.
• Prepare fee proposals and produce modelling reports.

Skills

Flood Modeller (1D)

TUFLOW (2D)

Hydrological Modelling

GIS

Hydrological Flood Estimation Methods

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering/Science

Bachelor's degree in Geography

Postgraduate degree (preferred)

Job description

Senior Hydraulic Modeller (Senior/Principal/Associate)

Location: UK (remote working)

Salary: Competitive

Allen & York are collaborating with a specialist consultancy in flood risk, drainage, and water management, serving clients including property developers, renewable energy companies, legal firms, and planning consultants.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Senior Hydraulic Modeller to join our expanding team. Your responsibilities will include developing hydraulic models for flood risk assessment, preparing fee proposals, and producing hydrological and hydraulic modelling reports.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering/Science, Geography (with a physical focus), or related fields. You should have extensive experience with Flood Modeller (1D) and TUFLOW (2D), hydrological modelling in a UK-based consultancy, local authority, or government setting. Proficiency in hydrological flood estimation methods (WINFAP and ReFH2) and GIS is required. Experience in mentoring junior team members is desirable. An excellent communicator, organized, hardworking, and capable of working independently or collaboratively will thrive in this role.

Location flexibility is available: candidates can be based anywhere in the UK, with hybrid options for those near North Wales or flexible workspace arrangements elsewhere.

Preferred but not mandatory: holding a UK driving licence, a postgraduate degree, and being a Chartered Member of CIWEM or similar institution, or willingness to pursue chartership.

In return, you will receive a competitive salary, benefits, opportunities for rapid career progression, and flexible working arrangements.

Interested?

Apply now or contact Justine via email at [emailprotected] for more information or a confidential chat.

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