Flood Modelling Assistant Team Leader

Flood Modelling Assistant Team Leader - Reading

Shape complex flood modelling projects and step into senior leadership.

You will be stepping into a technically influential role where your flood modelling expertise genuinely matters. This Flood Modelling Assistant Team Leader position is designed for someone who wants to take ownership of complex modelling work, guide technical standards, and develop people, while progressing towards further seniority.

You will be trusted to make decisions, solve challenging problems, and lead from the front without unnecessary layers of bureaucracy slowing you down.

You will be joining a well-established and fast-growing consultancy operating across development and infrastructure planning and delivery. My client is recognised for providing trusted, high-quality advice to developer clients across the UK, supporting projects from early feasibility through to planning and technical approvals.

You will work alongside experienced Flood & Water Management, Civil Infrastructure and Transport Planning professionals in a collaborative, supportive environment. As a Flood Modelling Assistant Team Leader, you will be leading the technical delivery of flood modelling projects while supporting the development of a growing team.

• Leading and reviewing flood risk modelling using industry-standard hydraulic modelling software
• Taking ownership of model build, verification, sensitivity testing and interpretation
• Managing and mentoring junior and mid-level modellers, supporting their technical development
• Acting as a key technical advisor to clients, planning authorities and regulators
• Supporting planning applications and development schemes through robust modelling evidence
• Managing workloads, programmes and budgets across multiple projects
• Driving best practice, innovation and continuous improvement in flood modelling
• Building your profile as a senior technical specialist within the business

• A degree in a relevant discipline
• Strong experience delivering flood risk modelling within a consultancy environment
• Proven capability using hydraulic modelling software (1D/2D)
• Experience mentoring or managing technical staff
• Strong understanding of UK flood risk policy and guidance
• Experience using GIS software such as QGIS, ArcGIS or Map Info
• Excellent technical reporting and communication skills

Chartership, a higher degree or experience acting as a technical reviewer is desirable but not essential.

You will receive a salary of £54,000 - £65,000 per year dependent on experience, alongside a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• An additional day off for your birthday
• Pension scheme with 4% employer contribution
• Life assurance at 4x basic salary
• Health insurance
• Travel allowance
• Flexible working options
• Bike to work, health cash plan and technology schemes
• 36-hour working week with a 4pm finish on Fridays

You will be based in Reading, with flexible working options available. Full-time permanent working is preferred, although part-time arrangements can be discussed. You will benefit from structured career progression, tailored training, and the opportunity to grow your leadership profile within a thriving consultancy.

If you are ready to take ownership of flood modelling delivery while developing others and progressing your career, this Flood Modelling Assistant Team Leader role offers the platform to do exactly that.

If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.

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