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Principal Flood Modeller

Exeter, gb🌐 Remote💼 Full-time🗓 2026-07-10 → 2026-09-26

Core

Senior technical resource guiding junior staff in delivering high-quality flood modelling and hydrology projects for local authorities, water companies, and public/private sector clients across the UK.

Role type

Senior IC flood modeller (hydraulic & water quality)

Builds

Flood Alleviation Schemes, Flood Risk Assessments, reservoir flood studies, and water quality models

Domain

Water industry / Civil Engineering / Flood Risk Management

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

Hydraulic modelling, water quality modelling, hydrological assessments, tendering/contracting, client relationship management, regulatory compliance, team mentorship

Preferred skills

Python scripting, Anaconda, Ruby

Technologies

Flood Modeller, TUFLOW, Mike 11, Mike 21, HEC-RAS, ICM, MIKE, Delft3D, SIMCAT, Flood Estimation Handbook, ReFH2, WINFAP

Responsibilities

Develop and check hydraulic and water quality models; conceptualise and scope modelling approaches; undertake hydrological assessments; lead input into tenders; mentor staff; build client relationships; maintain knowledge of legislation and guidelines; deliver outputs within programme and budget.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities

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