Senior Flood Modelling Consultant

Job Title: Senior Flood Modelling Consultant

Ref. No.: CJD2802I26

Location: Based near Oldham

Salary: 40,000 - 50,000

This is an excellent opportunity to join my client, a well-respected, forward-thinking Multidisciplinary Consultancy, known for delivering their expertise across the diverse Environmental and Engineering Sectors, offering bespoke, sustainable approaches to projects across a broad spectrum of projects. They are currently on the lookout for a talented, experienced Senior Flood Modelling Consultant who will be keen to contribute to an already-well-established team of experts in the field. You will be based near the up-and-coming, multicultural town of Oldham.

Benefits for the role of Senior Flood Modelling Consultant include (but are not limited to):

• Competitive salary (depending on your skills and experience)
• Employee Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Flexible/hybrid working prospects
• Dedication to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD), with opportunities for career progression
• Access to a number of exciting projects across the region
• An inclusive team environment

Responsibilities for the role of Senior Flood Modelling Consultant include:

• Prepare Flood Risk Assessments (FRA), modelling reports, and water environment ES Chapters
• Undertake hydrological assessments using FEH Statistical Analysis, ReFH2, and WINFAP
• Build and run hydraulic models using HEC-RAS, TUFLOW, ESTRY, and Flood Modeller
• Assist with model stabilisation and calibration
• Conduct site walkovers, risk assessments, and survey coordination
• Liaise with clients and other stakeholders
• Provide technical advice to clients
• Support preparation of fee proposals
• Mentor other colleagues

Required skills and experience for the role of Senior Flood Modelling Consultant include:

• Educated to Degree standard in a relevant Environmental or Engineering discipline
• Possess Chartered Status, or proactively working to attain this
• Considerable experience in a flood risk or hydraulic modelling role, in a UK-based consultancy or Local Authority setting
• Excellent working knowledge of a range of relevant software systems and packages
• Good understanding of UK Flood Risk and Drainage Policy
• Organised, commercially-aware, and confident in client and stakeholder engagement
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Hold a full, valid UK Driving Licence

Desirable skills and experience for the role of Senior Flood Modelling Consultant include:

• A higher qualification qualification in a relevant subject

If you are interested in the role of Senior Flood Modelling Consultant, please do not hesitate to contact Caroline Davis at Penguin Recruitment. Please also see our website for a range of other roles currently available. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a recruitment agency in respect to this vacancy.