Senior Flood Risk Modeller

Senior Flood Risk Modeller

Location: Leeds, Cambridge, Sheffield, Brighton, Bristol, Cardiff & Manchester; UK

Recruiter contact: Laura Easdon

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices. We deliver exciting work that defines our future and makes an important societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance – we succeed when they do.

About the Water Consultancy Division

The Water Consultancy Division is Mott MacDonald’s centre of excellence for responding to water and wastewater challenges. Our multidisciplinary teams provide advisory services, feasibility studies, design, construction support and site supervision to protect water supplies and the environment.

Overview of the Role

We have a strong track record in providing flood risk services. Our teams have modelled, designed and delivered flood management schemes worldwide, including award‑winning projects such as the Leeds Flood Alleviation Scheme. We deliver Flood Risk Assessments and are industry‑leading in Nature‑Based Solutions for flood risk management, working alongside Dam Engineers for reservoir flood studies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and check hydraulic models (Flood Modeller, TUFLOW, HEC‑RAS, ICM) to assist the design of Flood Alleviation Schemes, deliver Flood Risk Assessments and conduct reservoir flood studies.
• Conceptualise and scope hydraulic modelling approaches.
• Produce and review high‑quality reports for clients.
• Undertake and check hydrological assessments using Flood Estimation Handbook, ReFH2 and WINFAP.
• Mentor and train junior staff in the hydraulic modelling process, from scoping to delivery, guiding them to identify opportunities and risks in programme, consenting, construction, and maintenance.
• Develop project management skills and lead business development by engaging with clients.

Candidate Specification

Essential

• Experience delivering flood risk management studies.
• Experience using hydraulic modelling software.
• Experience using flood modelling software such as Flood Modeller, TUFLOW, HECRAS or ICM.
• Degree in hydrology, geography, mathematics, civil engineering, or related discipline.
• Good communication and written skills.
• Well organised, able to prioritise workload with minimal supervision.
• Understanding of prioritising health, safety and environmental issues.

Desirable

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

If you meet 80% or more of what we’re looking for, please still apply.

UK Immigration

Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. We welcome applications from candidates eligible for alternative immigration routes that do not require sponsorship.

Agile Working

We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces flexibility and trust, allowing you and your manager to choose how you work most effectively.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and ensure equal opportunities for all.

Accessibility

Contact reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com if you require support during the recruitment process.

Benefits

Health and Wellbeing

• Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues.
• Health cash plan.
• Access to Peppy, free menopause support.
• Wellbeing support through our comprehensive programme, including family support.
• Flexibility to adjust salary for health benefits that can extend to family.

Financial Wellbeing

• We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.
• Life assurance up to 4× basic salary; option to increase to 6×.
• Income protection scheme with support for absence and return to work.
• Flexible benefits: increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing.
• Annual bonus schemes as an independently owned business.

Lifestyle

• Minimum 33‑35 days holiday per year, inclusive of public holidays.
• Holiday entitlement increases to 35 days after 5 years of service.
• Employee saving schemes and retailer discounts.

Enhanced Family and Carers Leave

• 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave; two weeks paid paternity/partner leave.
• Shared parental leave matches maternity leave, paying up to 24 weeks at full pay.
• Up to five additional days leave for significant caring responsibilities, two paid.

Learning and Development

• Primary annual professional institution subscription.
• Opportunities to enhance technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training and self‑development.

Networks, Communities, and Social Outcomes

• Join Advanced Employee Networks supporting LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, and parent/carer communities.
• Make a difference within our communities through social outcomes.

Apply now or contact us for more information about the application process.

Contract & Employment Details

• Contract Type: Permanent
• Work Pattern: Full Time
• Market: Water
• Discipline: Water
• Job Ref: 12084
• Recruiter Contact: Laura Easdon