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Principal Flood Risk & Hydraulic Modeller
Job Posted: 3 hours ago
Salary: £ 52,000 - 68,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Principal Flood Risk and Hydraulic Modelling Consultant
Location: Cambridge
Salary: Competitive plus benefits
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Principal Flood Risk and Hydraulic Modelling Consultant to join a growing environmental consultancy in Cambridge. This senior level role is ideal for an experienced specialist looking to take technical leadership across flood risk assessments, hydraulic modelling and water environment reporting, while supporting the development of a wider hydrology capability. You will work across residential, commercial and infrastructure projects, helping clients navigate planning, regulation and design challenges.
As a Principal Flood Risk and Hydraulic Modelling Consultant, you will lead complex modelling studies, oversee hydrological assessments and guide junior team members on technical delivery. You will prepare high quality flood risk assessments, environmental statement chapters and hydraulic modelling reports, while liaising closely with clients, regulators and design teams. The role also includes contributing to project management, fee proposals and supporting business development activity.
Key Responsibilities
Lead hydrological assessments using FEH, ReFH2, WINFAP and related methodologies.
Build, run and review hydraulic models using HEC RAS, TUFLOW, ESTRY or Flood Modeller.
Prepare detailed flood risk assessments and water environment reports.
Advise clients, local authorities and statutory bodies.
Mentor and support junior consultants.
Contribute to workload planning, budgeting and project delivery.
About You
At least seven years' experience in flood risk and hydraulic modelling.
Strong technical background with software such as HEC RAS, TUFLOW or Flood Modeller.
Excellent report writing and communication skills.
Confident liaising with regulators and multidisciplinary teams.
Working towards or holding professional membership (CIWEM desirable).
Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this position. For more information, contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years' recruitment experienceBefore You Apply
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