CareerPlan

Principal Flood Modeller

Basingstoke, gbFull-time2026-10-14 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Senior technical resource guiding junior staff to deliver high-quality flood modelling and hydrology projects for local authorities, water companies, and public/private sector clients.

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

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

Hydraulic modelling (Flood Modeller, TUFLOW, Mike 11/21, HEC-RAS, ICM), Water quality modelling (MIKE, Delft3D, SIMCAT), Hydrological assessments (FEH, ReFH2, WINFAP), Python/Anaconda/Ruby scripting, Environment Agency requirements knowledge

Preferred skills

CIWEM professional qualification, physico-chemical water quality understanding

Responsibilities

Develop and check hydraulic and water quality models, conceptualise modelling approaches, lead tender input, mentor staff, build client relationships, update on legislation, deliver outputs within programme/budget

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship duties