Fluvial Flood Risk Modelling Advisor

Join to apply for the Fluvial Flood Risk Modelling Advisor - 32403 role at Environment Agency. Job Description We are recruiting a fluvial flood risk modelling advisor to join our national flood risk evidence modelling service. The team supports and assures the Environment Agency’s Flood and Coastal Risk Management (FCRM) programmes to deliver a nation resilient to climate change. Our modelling services provide the evidence base for flood management and inform strategic decision‑making to support the ambitions of EA2030. Responsibilities Advise flood management teams on hydraulic and hydrological modelling, providing expert technical input and professional support. Actively nurture talent, foster collaboration and create a continuous learning environment where professional growth is prioritised. Communicate flood risk analyses and uncertainty to internal and external stakeholders. Advise on appropriate tools and techniques for hydraulic and hydrological modelling approaches. Showcase a positive health, safety and wellbeing culture. Foster innovation to become more efficient and sustainable. Use your technical skills to support incident response. Qualifications Expert knowledge in flood modelling and hydrology. Experience with flood modelling software such as Flood Estimation, Guidelines, Flood Modeller, TuFLOW, InfoWorks ICM. Experience in data processing, management and GIS software packages. Mentoring and coaching skills with a commitment to continuous development. Ability to work individually and as part of a team to make decisions and solve problems. Strong communication skills to explain complex issues and build effective stakeholder relationships. Positive health, safety and wellbeing behaviours with a commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity. Influencing and persuading skills. Ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Benefits and Working Conditions We offer flexible working opportunities, 27 days annual leave, 37‑hour working weeks, award‑winning Pension Fund, and a range of employee benefits. Flexible working is supported; some national travel and attendance at in‑person meetings will be required on occasion in line with business need. Interview Process Interviews will be held in January 2026 via Microsoft Teams. Your answers to the capability questions will determine interview selection. Contact and Candidate Pack Contact Emma Dauben (emma.dauben@environment-agency.gov.uk) for discussion. Find out more in the Candidate Pack and our Careers website. Competence Statements Numerical Modelling and Forecasting – Describe a time you have used your technical skills and experience to build, develop, or review a flood model (hydrological, real‑time or non‑real‑time). Communicates Effectively – Describe how you have communicated a technical issue to enable a decision to be made. Takes Decisions and Solves Problems – Provide an example of when you have identified and delivered a solution by effectively analysing all the information. Focuses on Efficiency, Innovation and Quality – Provide example of how you have led an innovation/efficiency to improve a service. Legal and EEO Statements 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 those with a disability seeking employment. The Environment Agency, as a Non‑Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. #J-18808-Ljbffr