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Principal / Associate Flood Forecasting Modeller

Cardiff, gb🌐 Remote💼 Full-time🗓 2026-06-29 → 2026-09-25

Core

Senior technical role leading teams to deliver real-time flood forecasting projects and expand water industry services.

Role type

Principal/Associate Flood Forecasting Modeller

Builds

Real-time flood forecasting models and hydrological analysis products for clients like the Environment Agency.

Domain

Water industry / Hydrology / Flood Risk

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

Flood forecasting modelling (Flood Modeller), Hydrological modelling (Muskingum-Cunge, PDM), Hydrometric data analysis, GIS (QGIS, ArcGIS, MapInfo), Technical reporting, Tendering/Proposal writing, Team leadership and mentoring

Preferred skills

Python scripting, Anaconda, Ruby, Non-real-time modelling tools (ICM, HEC-RAS, MIKE 11, FEH methods)

Responsibilities

Produce and review Flood Forecasting Inception Stage Reports, Develop and calibrate flood forecasting models, Carry out non-real-time modelling and hydrological analysis, Produce high-quality technical reports documenting model build and uncertainties, Lead and contribute to tenders for key clients, Mentor and support team members

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities

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