Job Description
Hydraulic Modeller
You're looking for a role where your modelling expertise directly influences flood resilience and sustainable development. This Hydraulic Modeller opportunity gives you technical ownership of complex flood risk and drainage projects, alongside clear progression and the chance to mentor others.
You'll be joining a well-established water and infrastructure consultancy that specialises in delivering sustainable development solutions. The team supports public and private sector clients with flood risk advice, drainage strategies and detailed design, working on projects from planning through to construction across the UK.
As a Hydraulic Modeller, you will be doing the following on a day-to-day basis:
Delivering hydraulic modelling and flood risk projects from inception through to construction
Leading and mentoring junior hydraulic modellers and engineers
Producing, reviewing and checking Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategies
Building, running and interpreting river and surface water models using Flood Modeller / TUFLOW and InfoWorks ICM
Developing concept and detailed designs for flood protection and surface water management schemes
Acting as a client-facing Hydraulic Modeller, providing clear technical advice and attending meetings
Assisting with and independently producing fee proposals and verifying technical outputs
Managing multiple projects concurrently while maintaining technical and commercial quality
To succeed as a Hydraulic Modeller, you will bring:
A degree in Civil Engineering or a relevant scientific discipline, or equivalent commercial experience
Typically 5-8 years' post-graduate experience in hydraulic modelling, flood risk or drainage
Strong experience using Flood Modeller / TUFLOW and InfoWorks ICM
Proven experience in flood mitigation design from concept through to detailed design
Experience producing Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategies
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence in client-facing environments
Experience mentoring or supporting junior team members
A good working knowledge of UK policy and guidance such as NPPF, FWMA 2010 and WIA 1991
Experience in foul and surface water sewer design using WinDES, InfoDrain or Flow, and familiarity with S104 agreements, would be advantageous but is not essential.
Salary for this Hydraulic Modeller position is dependent on experience, with a competitive benefits package that reflects the level of responsibility.
You'll be based in Central London, working within a collaborative and technically strong water team. The role offers clear progression opportunities, including support toward or continuation of CEng status (MICE or CIWEM), along with ongoing professional development. Flexible working arrangements may be available depending on project needs.
FOOTNOTE:
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Infrastructure & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Eve Armstrong at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information.
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