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Senior / Principal Hydraulic Modeller

Cardiff, gb🌐 Remote💼 Full-time🗓 2026-06-29 → 2026-09-26

Core

Lead technical delivery of flood risk modelling and water management projects across the UK, developing robust technical approaches and ensuring high-standard project completion.

Role type

Senior/Principal hydraulic modeller (IC)

Builds

Flood risk assessments, hydraulic models, flood defence designs, and sustainable urban drainage systems for public and private sector clients.

Domain

Water resources engineering and flood risk management

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery

Required skills

1D-2D hydraulic modelling, GIS software (QGIS, ArcGIS, MapInfo), hydraulic modelling reporting, client liaison, quality assurance reviews, tender/proposal preparation

Preferred skills

Flood Risk Assessment preparation, hydrological flow estimation (WINFAP-FEH, ReFH2), project management, Chartered status (ICE/CIWEM)

Technologies

Flood Modeller Pro, TUFLOW, InfoWorks ICM, QGIS, ArcGIS, MapInfo

Responsibilities

Lead and undertake 1D-2D hydraulic modelling commissions; undertake flood risk assessments, hydrological assessments, and flood defence design; undertake quality assurance of technical work; nurture and develop graduate team members and junior colleagues; manage client relationships; assist with preparation of bids and proposals

Seniority

Senior/Principal, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities

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