Groundwater Modelling Advisor

We are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job-share, so please include any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application. Job Description We lead on the management of GW Modelling and delivery of WR Projects on behalf of Environment Agency stakeholders. We are looking for an experienced Hydrogeologist and Project Manager with knowledge of conceptual and numerical groundwater models to join the Technical Projects Team. You will help deliver a comprehensive programme of regulatory groundwater model development, update, and operation in support of business decisions in local operations to ensure our groundwater models support regulation of groundwater to protect the environment and deliver for the businesses we regulate. Responsibilities Taking forward the groundwater investigation and modelling programme, using consultant or in‑house resources, to undertake field investigations, refinement and update of groundwater models, and to test scenarios to support water resources and water quality decision‑making; Managing projects within the team programme from the initiation of the project to the delivery of project outputs; Acting as a focus of expertise for groundwater investigations and modelling, and keeping abreast of technical investigation and modelling work being undertaken across the Environment Agency; Keeping abreast of technical investigation and modelling work being undertaken external to the Environment Agency, particularly across the Regional Groups and water companies; Organising the issue of intellectual property licences to external organisations seeking to use Environment Agency data, information and models; Being an active member of the wider groundwater modelling community. Team You’ll join our Technical Projects Team within the National OCS Water Resources Team. The team provides technical leadership with regard to groundwater investigations and modelling, including working with internal and external stakeholders to specify modelling scenarios, interpret model results and support decision‑making. Experience / Skills Required Has experience as a water resources specialist who has worked with or developed groundwater models and can provide technical leadership. Can deliver high‑value projects, including gaining budget and project approval and procuring and managing consultants or in‑house resources. Can organise and prioritise delivery of complex activities. Can interpret groundwater model results and support their input to decision‑making. Can communicate well, keeping others informed, managing expectations and anticipating others’ needs. Can convey technical information to a range of audiences. Educated to a degree level (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline and will ideally hold a Higher Degree in Hydrology, Hydrogeology or WR Engineering. Diversity and Inclusion We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share. We also have a guaranteed interview policy to support candidates with a disability. Contact Information Email: simon.smith1@environment-agency.gov.uk Application Process Applications are blind assessed using your answers to the competency questions. Interviews are expected to be held via MS Teams in the week beginning 12th January 2026. If you consent to being held on a reserve list, we’ll hold your details for 6 months and may offer you an alternative post. Competencies Scientific Knowledge – Apply scientific knowledge to provide evidence to customers. Question: Describe how you have used scientific knowledge in your current role, and how that knowledge has influenced decision‑making. Programme & Project Management – Selects, plans and manages contractors, programmes or events to achieve objectives cost‑effectively. Question: Describe one of the key projects or programmes of work that you have managed, focusing on the actions taken by you to move the project from initiation to delivery. Customer and Partner Relations – Addresses the needs of internal and external customers, provides rapid and effective responses. Question: Tell us about your experiences of working with customers and/or partners including what difficulties you have encountered and how successful you feel you have been at meeting their needs. Seniority level Associate Employment type Full‑time Job function Management and Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr