Senior ICM Flood Modeller - Flood Risk Management

Electus Recruitment Solutions; Epsom and Ewell; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Flood Risk Consultant to lead ICM hydraulic modelling and mentor junior staff. This hybrid role requires extensive experience in flood risk projects and expertise in InfoWorks ICM, with a competitive salary of £60k - £65k negotiable, based in Epsom/London offices.

Qualifications

• In-depth experience of 1D-2D hydraulic modelling focusing on InfoWorks ICM.
• Proven track record in leading flood risk projects from strategy to design.
• Ability to mentor junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead detailed ICM hydraulic modelling and data analysis for flood risk projects.
• Ensure technical quality assurance and delivery of outputs meeting client needs.
• Support project managers with financial and change control procedures.

Skills

1D-2D hydraulic modelling

Technical project leadership

GIS software proficiency

Tools

InfoWorks ICM

ArcGIS

MapInfo

QGIS

Job description

Senior Flood Risk Consultant

You will be stepping into a pivotal role within Critical Infrastructure, applying your Integrated Catchment Modelling (ICM) expertise to safeguard communities and major assets across the UK. This position offers you the chance to lead complex technical project delivery and mentor the next generation of modellers, securing clear progression in your career.

Salary and rewards

A competitive salary of £60k - £65k (Negotiable).

What you will need

• In-depth experience of 1D-2D hydraulic modelling with a primary focus on InfoWorks ICM.
• A proven track record of leading technical flood risk projects, from strategy through to design.
• Strong collaborative skills, including the ability to manage and mentor junior technical staff.
• Proficiency in GIS software such as ArcGIS, MapInfo, or QGIS.

You must hold the full right to work in the UK.

What you will be doing

• Lead and undertake detailed ICM hydraulic modelling, data analysis and technical reporting for key flood risk management projects across the UK.
• Take responsibility for technical quality assurance and delivery of technical outputs that meet client requirements.
• Support project managers by following established procedures for financial and change control on a suite of complex projects.
• Contribute to business development through tendering, client engagement, and defining the scope and resources for new work.

Your profile

• Relevant experience in carrying out flood risk analyses for strategy, planning, development, or design purposes.
• Experience or demonstrable capability in using professional judgement to make robust technical and commercial decisions.
• Knowledge of UK hydrology and Flood Estimation Handbook (FEH) assessments is desirable.
• Experience with other modelling software such as Flood Modeller, TUFLOW / ESTRY, or HEC-RAS is an advantage.
• We value Chartered status at this grade, but we provide mentoring and development opportunities to help you achieve professional qualifications if you do not currently hold them.
• Civil engineering design experience to help solve flooding problems is a desirable attribute.

Location and setup

This is a Hybrid role based from our Epsom/London offices, with an expectation to visit client sites as required. This is a permanent role.