Flood Modeller

Position: Flood Modeller

Location: Bristol

Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)

Working Arrangement: Hybrid / Flexible Working

Employment Type: Permanent

A Flood Modeller is required for a leading environmental and engineering consultancy to support the delivery of a wide range of flood risk and water management projects across the UK. The team works on projects ranging from single residential dwellings through to strategic developments delivering in excess of 3,000 units, as well as major commercial, industrial, retail, and education schemes.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced modeller to work on a diverse portfolio of projects involving fluvial and pluvial flood modelling, flood risk management, sustainable drainage design, and watercourse improvement schemes. The successful candidate will play a key role in helping clients understand flood risk, unlock development opportunities, and deliver practical mitigation solutions while working alongside a highly experienced team of engineers and environmental specialists.

Flood Modeller Job Overview

Develop and deliver fluvial and pluvial flood models to assess flood risk associated with new developments.
Prepare detailed flood modelling studies to support Flood Risk Assessments and site promotion strategies.
Undertake model verification, interrogation, and amendment of Environment Agency flood models.
Assess the impacts of climate change and proposed developments on flood risk.
Support the design and assessment of flood mitigation measures, including flood compensation schemes and watercourse realignment projects.
Assist with the preparation of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) and drainage strategies.
Assess flood risk to existing developments and contribute to flood management action plans and improvement works.
Manage projects and maintain strong relationships with clients, local authorities, and stakeholders.
Prepare technical reports and present findings to clients and project teams.Flood Modeller Job Requirements

Degree qualified in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Hydrology, or a related discipline.
Strong experience in flood modelling and flood risk management.
Proficiency in TUFLOW and Flood Modeller is essential.
Experience using InfoWorks ICM.
Strong understanding of UK flood risk policy, legislation, and guidance.
Experience preparing Flood Risk Assessments.
Experience with Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) and drainage modelling software would be advantageous.
Strong project management, analytical, reporting, and communication skills.
Chartered status (CEng or CIWEM), or working towards Chartership, would be desirable.Flood Modeller Salary & Benefits

Competitive salary dependent on experience.
Company pension scheme with up to 5% employer contribution.
Private healthcare and life assurance cover.
Annual bonus scheme.
25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy, sell, or carry over leave.
Ongoing training and professional development support.
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
Additional benefits available and discussed at interview stage.Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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