Senior Flood Risk Consultant / Modeller

Arcadis

The Role

Overview

Senior consultant leading flood risk modelling and assessments.

Key Responsibilities

  • hydraulic modeling
  • flood assessment
  • modelling studies
  • proposal support
  • team coordination
  • issue resolution

Tasks

-Providing input to project teams, leading by example to achieve sector goals and championing quality and innovation -Managing components of projects, taking responsibility for personal time and resource management, coordinating team members and quality assurance -Assisting and participating in developing yourself and other team members to their full potential -Carrying out technical reviews of hydraulic models -Supporting in the preparation of project proposals / bids / fee estimates -Produce and lead flood risk assessments -Coordinating and supervising modelling studies and flood risk projects -Supporting, developing and line managing junior team members -Resolving technical modelling issues on projects and advancing our technical expertise

Requirements

  • degree
  • tuflow
  • estry
  • chartered
  • catchment
  • eia

What You Bring

-Degree in an appropriate analytical subject (Civil Engineering, Geology, Geography, Environmental Science, Water Resources, Engineering Hydrology) -Fluvial flood modelling experience using industry-standard software such as TUFLOW / ESTRY / Flood Modeller -Desired: Experience in working on hydrological studies using UK hydrological methodologies (i.e. Flood Estimation Handbook) -Desired: Experience of Integrated Catchment Modelling, Surface Water Management Plans and SuDS -As an experienced professional you will be working at the level of a chartered individual and it is assumed you will have, or be close to achieving, chartership with an appropriate body (CIWEM, ICE) -Desired: Experience in water resource assessments, undertaking Environmental Impact Assessments and preparing Environmental Statements -Ability to supervise and carry out Flood Risk Assessments and an in-depth knowledge of UK flood risk policy (NPPF and TAN15)

The Company

About Arcadis

-Evolved into a global design, engineering and consultancy powerhouse. -Excels in major infrastructure, water management, urban building, transport and industrial manufacturing projects worldwide. -Recent standout assignments include flood defences in New York, the Sydney Metro, and sustainable legacy planning for the Paris Olympics. -Structured around core business areas—Places, Mobility, Resilience and Intelligence—backed by digital centres of excellence. -Notable for blending data-driven tools with traditional consulting to optimise asset lifecycles and smart infrastructure.

Sector Specialisms

Infrastructure

Water

Environment

Buildings

Transport

Utilities