Senior Consultant - Flood Risk & Hydraulic Modelling

Location: Farringdon

About the Company

We are a leading independent environmental consultancy providing expert advice across environmental policy, strategy, design and assessment. With offices across the UK and Europe, we support a wide range of clients in the property, infrastructure, energy and aviation sectors, helping them to deliver sustainable and responsible development.

Our work combines strong technical expertise with a collaborative and pragmatic approach. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality advice, a personal service, and meaningful outcomes that protect and improve the environment.

Our culture is underpinned by the values of community, collaboration, professionalism and integrity.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Consultant to join our Flood Risk and Water team, with at least four years’ experience in hydraulic modelling and flood risk work.

You will play a key role in delivering fluvial and pluvial modelling and Flood Risk Assessments for developments across a range of sectors. Projects span early strategy and feasibility through to planning, discharge of conditions and delivery.

You will work closely with colleagues across the business, supporting clients in understanding flood risk constraints and opportunities, evaluating mitigation strategies, and producing clear, robust technical outputs.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and develop hydraulic models (fluvial and pluvial) to support Flood Risk Assessments.

Contribute to projects from early strategy through feasibility, outline design, planning, and post-consent stages.

Interpret modelling outputs and communicate findings clearly to clients and stakeholders.

Identify flood risk constraints and opportunities on development sites and support mitigation strategy development.

Prepare technical reports and inputs to planning submissions.

Liaise with the Environment Agency and other stakeholders as required.

Collaborate with colleagues across disciplines to deliver integrated solutions.

Contribute to continuous improvement of technical quality and best practice.

Skills and Experience

Essential:

At least 4 years’ experience in hydraulic modelling and flood risk related work.

Good understanding of UK planning policy and flood-related guidance (e.g. NPPF).

Experience using hydraulic modelling software such as Flood Modeller Pro and TUFLOW.

Understanding of hydrology and hydrological assessments for fluvial and direct rainfall models.

Ability to develop, troubleshoot and interpret hydraulic models.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Experience with GIS and AutoCAD.

Experience liaising with the Environment Agency and understanding their model review requirements.

Desirable:

Experience preparing Flood Risk Assessments.

Knowledge of drainage and SuDS, or willingness to develop in this area.

Awareness of project management and commercial delivery

What We Offer

Competitive salary and benefits

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

Ongoing training, CPD and professional development

Supportive, collaborative working culture

Opportunities to work on high-quality and meaningful projects

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates