Fluvial Flood Risk Modelling Advisor

Join to apply for the Fluvial Flood Risk Modelling Advisor - 32403 role at Environment Agency Recruiting a fluvial flood risk modelling advisor to join our national flood risk evidence modelling service. The team supports the Environment Agency’s Flood and Coastal Risk Management (FCRM) programmes to deliver our core ambition of a resilient nation to climate change. Our modelling services provide the evidence base for flood management and inform strategic decision‑making, supporting 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 technical skills to support incident response. Experience and Skills Required 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, and 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 commitment to equality, diversity and inclusivity. Influencing and persuading skills. Ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders. It would also be useful to have an understanding of how flood risk evidence supports flood risk management investment programmes and flood mapping projects. Team and Environment We are part of the national Digital Data Evidence (DDE) service within the National Flood and Coastal Risk Management Department. We provide hydraulic and hydrological modelling services to improve understanding of flood risk, working with partners to deliver expert advice, data, and analysis that guide investment, risk management and incident response. Benefits Flexible working opportunities, 27 days annual leave, 37‑hour working week, award‑winning pension fund, and a range of employee benefits. Application Process Interviews will be held in January 2026 via Microsoft Teams. Your answers to the capability questions will be used to determine interview selection. If you would like to discuss the post, please contact Emma Dauben (emma.dauben@environment-agency.gov.uk). Competence Probes Numerical Modelling and ForecastingDescribe a time you have used your technical skills and experience to build, develop, or review a flood model. Communicates EffectivelyDescribe how you have communicated a technical issue to enable a decision to be made. Takes Decisions and Solves ProblemsProvide an example of when you have identified and delivered a solution by effectively analysing all the information. Focuses on Efficiency, Innovation and QualityProvide an example of how you have led an innovation/efficiency to improve a service. Policies We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome flexible working patterns for all vacancies, including job share, and we have a guaranteed interview policy to support candidates with disabilities. Artificial Intelligence: Any AI‑generated content must be truthful, factually accurate and directly from your own experience; plagiarism will lead to withdrawal. Employment eligibility: If you are applying from the Civil Service, note that the Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service and you will not be a Crown Servant. Eligibility for continuous service may apply for certain local government staff. Seniority Level Associate Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Finance and Sales #J-18808-Ljbffr