Senior / Principal Flood Risk & Hydraulic Modelling Consultant

Manchester Source: WhatJobs

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Overview

In this role you drive advanced hydraulic and hydrological modelling to support flood risk and infrastructure projects across the North. You will lead modelling strategy, ensure technical quality, and push innovation while shaping the team’s capability. You’ll work on high-impact environments like major frameworks and national programmes, delivering value for communities and clients. This is an opportunity to influence multi-disciplinary water projects within a global engineering firm that prioritises sustainability and resilience.

Pay / Benefits

Private medical insurance
Life assurance
Accident insurance
Income protection
Profit Share
Flexible benefits

Responsibilities

Lead development, calibration and review of 1D/2D hydraulic models using Flood Modeller, TUFLOW, InfoWorks or similar software
Act as Technical Lead on major flood risk and infrastructure projects
Provide expert advice to clients, project teams and stakeholders
Oversee hydrological assessments and flood risk studies
Ensure modelling outputs inform appraisal, business cases and engineering design
Manage project delivery, quality, budgets and programmes
Support bids and framework opportunities across the region
Mentor and develop junior engineers, modellers and graduates
Contribute to technical innovation and best practice across the business

Key requirements

Strong experience in hydraulic modelling and flood risk assessment
Expertise in Flood Modeller, TUFLOW, InfoWorks or equivalent platforms
Solid understanding of UK flood risk policy, FCERM guidance and regulatory requirements
Experience leading technical teams and managing project delivery
Excellent stakeholder and client-facing skills
Passion for mentoring and developing others
Chartered status (ICE, CIWEM or equivalent) is desirable but not essential for the right candidate