Flood Modeller

Flood Modeller

Location: Bristol Salary: £38,000 to £52,000 plus benefits

Looking to develop your career as a Flood Modeller within a technically strong, growing civil and environmental team? This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established consultancy delivering high-quality flood risk and drainage solutions for residential, commercial and infrastructure projects across the UK, with clear progression and structured support toward chartership.

As a Flood Modeller, you will take a leading role in the preparation of Flood Risk Assessments, hydraulic modelling and mitigation design, working closely with planners, civil engineers and external stakeholders to deliver robust, buildable and policy-compliant solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver Flood Risk Assessments and hydraulic modelling using Flood Modeller Pro, TUFLOW and HEC-RAS
• Undertake hydrological analysis using FEH methods, WINFAP and ReFH
• Prepare drainage strategies, SuDS layouts and planning support information
• Liaise with Lead Local Flood Authorities, Environment Agency and statutory consultees
• Support pre-purchase feasibility and discharge of planning conditions
• Use GIS and CAD tools to support modelling and reporting
• Manage your own projects to programme and budget
• Contribute to technical quality, reporting and client communication

About You

• Experience in flood risk, hydrology or drainage modelling within a UK consultancy
• Confident with FEH, hydraulic modelling software and FRA delivery
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Organised, proactive and keen to take technical ownership
• Working toward chartership with CIWEM, ICE or similar

Eligibility to Apply Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.

Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this position. For more information, contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years' recruitment experience