Flood Risk Modeller/Hydraulic Modeller

SLR Consulting; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Private medical insurance

Life, income, and travel insurance

Salary sacrifice car lease and cycle‑2

Flexible/hybrid working

25 days annual leave

Job summary

SLR Consulting is seeking an experienced Hydraulic Modeller to join our Hydrology and Modelling team in Ireland. Based in Dublin or Cork with flexible and remote working options, the role focuses on flood risk management and hydraulic modelling, with exposure to water quality and large-scale green energy projects.

The role targets an Associate level with 3–8+ years of experience, offering leadership across projects and opportunities for international exposure within a collaborative, people-first

Qualifications

• 5+ years delivering hydraulic modelling projects in Ireland and/or the UK
• Degree in Civil Engineering, Hydrology, Environmental Engineering or related field
• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement experience
• Knowledge of Flood Planning Guidelines and Irish hydraulic modelling standards
• Advanced experience with TUFLOW (including ESTRY) and Flood Modeller; TUFLOW FV desirable
• Experience with QGIS or other GIS packages
• Demonstrable experience leading and technically reviewing complex modelling projects
• Strong technical reporting, communication and problem-solving skills
• Mentor and support junior team members
• Full driving licence valid in Ireland for site visits
• Chartered status with a relevant institution (or working towards chartership)

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of complex hydraulic modelling projects from planning to detailed design
• Client management and support to proposals and business development
• Mentor and coach less experienced team members
• Desk-based work with site visits across Ireland and the UK

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Technical reporting

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Civil/Environmental Engineering degree

Tools

TUFLOW

Flood Modeller

TUFLOW FV

QGIS

Job description

SLR is a global leader in sustainability solutions, working with clients to help make sustainability happen, within a collaborative, people-first culture.

Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Hydraulic Modeller to join our established Hydrology and Modelling team, delivering high-profile flood risk, water quality and environmental modelling projects.

Based in Dublin or Cork (with flexible and remote working options across Ireland, part time or full time), the role will focus primarily on flood risk management and hydraulic modelling, with additional exposure to water quality, sediment transport and large-scale green energy infrastructure developments, as well as a broader portfolio spanning renewables, infrastructure, power, industrial and built environment sectors.

The role is aimed at an Associate level approx 8yrs experience (grades run from Graduate - Project - Senior - Associate - Principal - Technical Director), however we would be happy to hear from anyone with 3yrs+ experience

The Role

Role

You’ll lead the delivery of complex hydraulic modelling projects from planning through to detailed design, working closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams. The role includes:

• Project and technical leadership of hydraulic modelling studies
• Client management and support to business development and proposals
• Mentoring and coaching less experienced team members
• Desk-based work alongside occasional site visits across Ireland and the UK

You’ll collaborate with colleagues across Environmental and Earth Sciences, Planning, ESIA and Engineering, as well as Global Advisory teams, on complex and impactful projects, with opportunities for wider European and international exposure.

Rewards & Benefits

SLR’s ‘One Team’ culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development. Through a structured career framework, regular performance reviews, and full support toward chartership, professional qualifications and licenses, we offer outstanding opportunities for long-term career progression.

Our Flexible Benefits & Reward Package Includes

• Competitive salary with discretionary bonus
• Company pension
• Private medical insurance
• Life, income, and travel insurance
• Salary sacrifice car lease and cycle-to-work schemes

We believe sustainable careers need balance, that’s why we offer:

• Flexible, hybrid and agile working
• 25 days’ annual leave plus flexible public holidays
• Buy or sell leave options
• Core working hours
• Cross-border remote working and sabbatical opportunities

Family Life And Wellbeing Matter At SLR

We provide enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, access to an Employee Assistance Programme, and specialist support for mental health, stress, and menopause - supporting our people both professionally and personally.

About You

You’ll bring:

• Extensive experience (5+ years) delivering hydraulic modelling projects within Ireland and/or the UK
• A degree in Civil Engineering, Hydrology, Environmental Engineering or a related field
• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement experience
• Knowledge of Flood Planning Guidelines and relevant Irish hydraulic modelling standards
• Advanced experience with TUFLOW (including ESTRY) and Flood Modeller, with TUFLOW FV experience desirable
• Experience with QGIS or other industry-standard GIS packages
• Demonstrable experience leading and technically reviewing complex modelling projects
• Strong technical reporting, communication and problem-solving skills
• A desire to mentor and support junior team members
• A full driving licence valid in Ireland for site visits
• Chartered status with a relevant institution (or actively working towards Chartership)

Culture & Inclusion

Inclusion is fundamental to who we are. We are committed to equal opportunities and foster a workplace where everyone can thrive, supported by active Culture & Inclusion Committees and Employee Networks. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.