Senior / Principal Hydraulic Modelling Consultant

Senior to Principal Flood Risk / Hydraulic Modelling Consultant
Locations: Manchester (primary), Sheffield, Bristol, Camrbidge
Days Shifts
Salary - Flexible - Dependent on Experience

Are you an Experienced Flood Risk Consultant within the manufacturing industry? If yes, read on .

My client is one of the worlds leading Environmental Consultancies within their industry with a privately owned business. They are currently looking for a skilled Flood Risk Consultant to join their growing team. they deliver a comprehensive suite of hydrology and flood risk services across the UK. From small residential schemes to expansive strategic land developments, commercial projects, energy and waste infrastructure, and renewables such as solar and battery storage, we take pride in identifying and addressing key constraints early

The Role - Senior to Principal Flood Risk / Hydraulic Modelling Consultant:

• Prepare Flood Risk Assessments, site walkovers, and technical reports such as modelling outputs, Environmental Statement chapters, and channel survey specifications.
• Conduct hydrological analyses using industry-standard methods and software FEH Statistical Analysis, ReFH2, WINFAP for robust hydrology assessments.
• Build, calibrate, run, and stabilize hydraulic models (e.g., using HEC-RAS, TUFLOW, ESTRY, Flood Modeller) to assess fluvial, tidal, and surface water risks. Ongoing in-house or external training will be provided.
• Consult with water regulators, statutory bodies, and stakeholders to ensure regulatory alignment.
• Liaise with clients and multidisciplinary teams, providing professional advice and representation.
• Assist with time and budget management under supervision, aiding project delivery.
• Mentor and guide junior staff.
• Help craft drainage strategies, including Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS), surface water and foul drainage plans to ensure compliance with national planning policies.

Minimum Skills / Experience Required - Senior to Principal Flood Risk / Hydraulic Modelling Consultant

• A relevant degree in Geography, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in flood risk assessment or hydraulic modelling consultancy.
• Familiarity with flood risk and drainage guidance in England, Wales, and Scotland.
• Proficiency with hydrological software (FEH, ReFH2, WINFAP) and hydraulic modelling tools (HEC-RAS, TUFLOW, ESTRY, Flood Modeller).
• Strong organisational, time management, and communication skills.
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and statutory authorities.
• Chartership or active progression toward chartership with CIWEM.

The Package - Senior to Principal Flood Risk / Hydraulic Modelling Consultant:

• Be part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary environmental consultancy with a national footprint.
• Develop professionally with structured career progression and supported chartership pathways, plus the opportunity to help build national-level Hydrology capability in the Manchester and Sheffield teams.
• Work alongside chartered professionals delivering high-quality, defensible reports used successfully in planning appeals and recognized by regulatory bodies.
• Enjoy a supportive culture that prioritises your growth and work-life balance

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