Groundwater Modelling Advisor

Job Description 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, and ask that you include information about your preferred working arrangements in your application. 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 Ensure the groundwater investigation and modelling programme runs effectively, using consultant or in‑house resources to undertake field investigations, refine and update groundwater models, and test scenarios to support water resources and water quality decision‑making. Manage projects within the team programme from initiation to delivery of project outputs. Act as a subject‑matter expert for groundwater investigations and modelling, keeping abreast of technical work across the Environment Agency and externally, particularly across Regional Groups and water companies. Organise the issue of intellectual property licences to external organisations seeking to use Environment Agency data, information and models. Be an active member of the wider groundwater modelling community. Qualifications Experience as a water resources specialist who has worked with or developed groundwater models and can provide technical leadership. Ability to deliver high‑value projects, including gaining budgets and project approvals, and procuring and managing consultants or in‑house resources. Capability to organise and prioritise delivery of complex activities. Skills to interpret groundwater model results and support their input into decision‑making. Excellent communication skills, keeping others informed, managing expectations and anticipating needs. Ability to convey technical information to a range of audiences. Degree‑level education in a relevant discipline; a higher degree in Hydrology, Hydrogeology or WR Engineering preferred. Capabilities In your capability‑based answers please demonstrate: Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures and actively encourage others to consider diversity issues in their work. Competency 1 – Scientific Knowledge Applies scientific knowledge (various disciplines, depending on team role) to provide sound, science‑based evidence to our internal and external customers. Question: Describe how you have used scientific knowledge in your current role, and how that knowledge has influenced decision‑making. Competency 2 – Programme and Project Management Selects, plans and manages contractors, programmes or events to achieve a set of Environment Agency 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. Competency 3 – 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. Contact & Application Information Applications are “blind” assessed using your answers to the competency questions. Interviews are expected to be held via MS Teams in the week beginning 12 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. For queries contact simon.smith1@environment‑agency.gov.uk. Please read the Candidate / Additional Information Pack for further details. Seniority level Associate Employment type Full‑time Job function Management and Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr