Principal Flood Modeller

Poutrix; Dadri; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Poutrix is seeking a Senior Flood Risk Consultant to join our Catchment Modelling and Strategy team. You will coordinate modelling studies, lead flood risk assessments, and support junior team members while advancing technical expertise.

The role requires a degree in an analytical subject and chartered status or near-chartership with CIWEM or ICE. Desirable experience includes Integrated Catchment Modelling and SuDS design.

Qualifications

• Degree in an analytical subject (Civil Engineering, Geology, Geography, Environmental Science, Water Resources, Engineering Hydrology).
• Chartered or near-chartered with CIWEM or ICE.
• Fluvial flood modelling experience using TUFLOW / ESTRY / Flood Modeller.
• Ability to supervise Flood Risk Assessments and knowledge of UK flood risk policy (NPPF and TAN15).
• Desirable: water resource assessments and Environmental Statements.
• Desirable: hydrological studies using UK methods (Flood Estimation Handbook).
• Desirable: Integrated Catchment Modelling, SuDS, Surface Water Management Plans.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise modelling studies and flood risk projects.
• Lead flood risk assessments and prepare technical reviews.
• Support, develop and line-manage junior team members.
• Resolve technical modelling issues and advance technical expertise.
• Review hydraulic model outputs and methodologies.
• Assist in preparing proposals, bids and fee estimates.
• Manage project components, time and resource allocation.
• Provide input to project teams and champion quality and innovation.
• Support personal development of team members to reach full potential.

Skills

Fluvial flood modelling

Supervise Flood Risk Assessments

UK flood risk policy knowledge

Education

Civil/Geology/Environmental Science degree

Chartered status with CIWEM or ICE

Tools

TUFLOW

ESTRY

Flood Modeller

Job description

Role Description

Our Catchment Modelling and Strategy team is looking for a Senior Flood Risk Consultant to join the team. We’ll make sure you get the experience and personalised learning support you need to take your career as far as you want it to go.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating and supervising modelling studies and flood risk projects
• Produce and lead flood risk assessments
• Supporting, developing and line managing junior team members
• Resolving technical modelling issues on projects and advancing our technical expertise
• Carrying out technical reviews of hydraulic models
• Supporting in the preparation of project proposals / bids / fee estimates
• Managing components of projects, taking responsibility for personal time and resource management, coordinating team members and quality assurance
• Providing input to project teams, leading by example to achieve sector goals and championing quality and innovation
• Assisting and participating in developing yourself and other team members to their full potential

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in an appropriate analytical subject (Civil Engineering, Geology, Geography, Environmental Science, Water Resources, Engineering Hydrology)
• A chartered individual or close to achieving chartership with an appropriate body (CIWEM, ICE)
• Fluvial flood modelling experience using industry-standard software such as TUFLOW / ESTRY / Flood Modeller
• Ability to supervise and carry out Flood Risk Assessments and an in-depth knowledge of UK flood risk policy (NPPF and TAN15)
• Desired: Experience in water resource assessments, undertaking Environmental Impact Assessments and preparing Environmental Statements
• Desired: Experience in working on hydrological studies using UK hydrological methodologies (i.e. Flood Estimation Handbook)
• Desired: Experience of Integrated Catchment Modelling, Surface Water Management Plans and SuDS

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer; women, minorities, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, caste, creed, colour, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, and gender identity.