Senior Flood Risk Modeller

Senior Flood Risk Modeller – Mott MacDonald

Join Mott MacDonald as a Senior Flood Risk Modeller. Leveraging a global engineering consultancy, we deliver impactful work across water and wastewater projects worldwide.

Location

Leeds, Cambridge, Sheffield, Brighton, Bristol, Cardiff & Manchester, UK

Recruiter Contact

Laura Easdon

Overview

Our Water Consultancy Division leads flood risk services, delivering assessments and Nature Based Solutions. This role supports the design of Flood Alleviation Schemes and reservoir flood studies using leading hydraulic modelling tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate hydraulic models using Flood Modeller, TUFLOW, HEC-RAS, and ICM.
• Deliver Flood Risk Assessments and reservoir flood studies.
• Conceptualise and scope hydraulic modelling approaches.
• Produce high‑quality client reports and undertake hydrological assessments.
• Mentor and train junior staff through the modelling lifecycle.
• Engage in project management and business development activities, representing the division to clients.

Candidate specifications – Essential

• Experience delivering flood risk management studies.
• Proficient with hydraulic modelling software (Flood Modeller, TUFLOW, HEC‑RAS, ICM).
• Degree in hydrology, geography, mathematics, civil engineering or related discipline.
• Strong communication and written skills.
• Self‑organised with ability to prioritise workload independently.
• Commitment to health, safety, and environmental priorities.

Candidate specifications – Desirable

• Chartered status with an appropriate professional body (e.g., ICE, CIWEM, IMA).
• Professional consultancy experience in flood modelling and risk management.
• Proficiency in ArcGIS, QGIS and Python.

UK Immigration

Mott MacDonald Ltd. is not currently offering sponsorship for the Skilled visa route. We welcome candidates eligible for alternative UK immigration routes.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We promote equality, diversity, and inclusion, fostering a workplace where everyone can contribute.

Accessibility

If you are disabled or require support, contact reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com for reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

Benefits

• Health and Wellbeing:
  • Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues.
  • Health cash plan.
  • Support from Peppy – menopause experts.
  • Well‑being program access.
  • Salary flex options for health benefits.
• Financial Wellbeing:
  • Pension contributions 4.5–7% matched.
  • Life assurance up to 4× basic salary.
  • Income protection scheme.
  • Flexible benefits: life, critical illness, payroll saving.
  • Annual bonus schemes.
• Lifestyle:
  • 33–35 days holiday per year, increasing to 35 after 5 years.
  • Employee savings schemes and retailer discounts.
• Family & Carers Leave:
  • 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, 2 weeks paid paternity/partner leave.
  • Paid up to 24 weeks at full pay for matched parental leave.
  • Up to 5 additional caring leave days, two paid.
• Learning & Development:
  • Primary annual professional institution subscription.
  • Opportunities for technical and soft‑skill development.
• Networks & Social Outcomes:
  • Advanced Employee Networks supporting LGBTQ+, gender, ethnicity, disability and parental communities.
  • Contribution to community social outcomes.

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